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PhD Media Studies at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The program is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the key issues, texts, traditions and debates within media studies, the program develops critical approaches to the articulation and reproduction of social power via media. The focus is on media, broadly defined, through an overlapping and kaleidoscopic interplay of culture, industry and technology. Students will be encouraged to explore both the individual facets and their intellectual crossroads and interstices. doctoral professional development program will help you become a career-ready graduate with the skills necessary to excel in your studies and achieve your future goals.

Faculty: Faculty of Information and Media Studies  |  Department: Faculty of Information & Media Studies  |  Duration: 12 Terms  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Thesis-based programme, full-time, 12 Terms in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree in Media Studies, Communication or a related field appropriate to the interdisciplinary strength of the program. Minimum 78% overall average in the last degree. Application deadline: January 15 - Acceptance notification from mid March to late April

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes.

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