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The highest degree that can be earned is a PhD or Doctor of Philosophy. This is an intensive research program and reserved for those who are committed to extended research studies. What is a PhD in Journalism? A doctorate program in journalism allows students to focus on the research and academic side of the field. Students typically choose a specific area within the field to study, such as histor… Read moreOther options within this field of study: Online | Bachelors | Masters | Masters of ArtsJournalism cancelPhDcancel
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University of JohannesburgJohannesburg, South Africa
The Doctoral study programme comprises a thesis that makes an original contribution to the field of Journalism on a topic selected in consultation with the Departmental Chairp … +Featured help_outlinePhDFull-time3 yearsEnglishCampus Add to comparison Add to favorites favorite_outlineRead MorePh.D. in Journalism Studies
University of Colorado Boulder College of Media, Communication and InformationBoulder, USA
The Ph.D. in Journalism Studies offered by the Department of Journalism is one of three separate and distinct tracks of the Media Research and Practice doctoral program within … +PhDEnglishSep 2021Campus Add to comparison Add to favorites favorite_outlineRead MorePh.D. in journalism
University of Missouri School of JournalismColumbia, USA
The University of Missouri was the first institution in the world to grant a doctorate in journalism. In journalism education and research, the School was awarded the first do … +PhDEnglishSep 2021Campus Add to comparison Add to favorites favorite_outlineRead More
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Philip Merrill College of JournalismCollege Park, USA
Ph.D. students at Merrill engage in cutting-edge scholarship with renowned faculty to research the many dimensions of journalism (data journalism, multimedia, social media, ge … +PhDFull-time4 yearsEnglish01 Sep 202228 Jan 2022Campus Add to comparison Add to favorites favorite_outlineRead More
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PhD: Journalism Studies
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US applicants: Jan. 15
International applicants: Dec. 1
In the online application, select Journalism as the department, Media Research & Practice as the degree, and Journalism as the subplan/track.
The PhD in Journalism Studies offered by the Department of Journalism is one of three separate and distinct tracks of the Media Research and Practice doctoral program within the College of Media, Communication and Information.
The PhD in Journalism Studies focuses on exploring the intersection of journalism, journalism practice and society. Students gain a solid foundation through coursework that explores the theories and methods that shape mass communication research. The multidisciplinary program examines not only traditional journalism, but also the ever-increasing boundaries of the industry, including user-generated content, citizen journalism, the audience’s impact on news production, the new technologies shaping practice, social media’s role in news, new quasi-journalistic outlets, etc.
Students research institutions, content, audiences and publics—and they can approach these subjects through a multitude of methodologies and theoretical lenses: sociological, psychological, historical, cultural, political, economic, legal and more. Students are encouraged to develop their own approach (both theoretical and methodological) to the study of mass communication and journalism, all while learning and collaborating with faculty who have a diverse range of specialties. An integral part of our doctoral students’ education is their participation in the department’s research and teaching missions through their assignments as research assistants, teaching assistants and graduate instructors.
The strategic communication and journalism studies tracks for the PhD are administered together by the departments of Advertising, Public Relations and Design, and Journalism. Students in both tracks are taught by and have access to the faculties of both departments. The curriculum includes an overview of mass/public communication literature with specific modules and courses dedicated to advertising, journalism and public relations. Classes also focus on areas that straddle each industry such as social media, political communication, ethics, media organizations, health communication and video games. We welcome and appreciate both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research. Graduates pursue teaching and research positions at universities as well as work in the private sector.Program RequirementsApplication Guidelines and ResourcesFinancial SupportContact Graduate Advising
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