About the course

The general aim of the Ph.D. program in Communication is to provide students with a rigorous course of study that will prepare them for careers in either the academic or commercial spheres. The curriculum is not directed toward either of these domains, but rather attempts to give students a breadth of scholarly training that will allow them to pursue either of these career paths.

　　Academic Sphere. There is a very strong academic research component to communication. Persons with interests in communication are currently found on Communication faculties and in schools of Journalism and Mass Communication. Communication is an established academic area, as reflected in published research by faculty members in departments of Communication.

　　Commercial Sphere. Many organizations realize the value of research in mass communication effects, advertising, audience analysis, and other areas of communication. They have created a significant number of positions in communication. At the middle and upper management level, these are often filled by people with Ph.D. degrees. Training for persons filling these positions is often obtained in programs which do not equally emphasize communication theory and methods. The Ph.D. program in Communication is designed to provide the student with strong knowledge of communication theory, coupled with very strong research skills. A graduate of this program can step into a commercial research position without facing a period of hit-or-miss on-the-job training.

　　The time required for completion for the Ph.D. program will differ, depending on the degree status of entering students, and the courses already completed by the student at the graduate or undergraduate level. It is expected that students entering with a master?s degree will require approximately four years to complete the requisite course work, pass qualifying exams, and then write and defend the dissertation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$162,984

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Storrs
Fall (September), 2024	Storrs
Spring (January), 2025	Storrs
Fall (September), 2025	Storrs
Spring (January), 2026	Storrs

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Connecticut

The Communication department requires the written, verbal, and quantitative Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a writing sample, a CV/resume, complete transcripts, and, for non-native speakers of English, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores**. There are no specific requirements regarding the content or length of the personal statement. Please note that all application materials must be submitted via the Slate online application system. Hard copies that are mailed to the department will not be accepted.

　　TOEFL: Applicants must score 23 or above on the Reading, Listening and Writing components. Additionally, applicants must score a 27 or above on the Speaking component and have a combined TOEFL score total of at least 100.

　　IELTS: Applicants must receive an overall band score of 7. Additionally, applicants must receive a Speaking band score of 8.0 or higher.

　　Your transcripts must show that you have met the following criteria:

　　A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career or

　　A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for your last two undergraduate years or

　　Exceptional work in your entire final undergraduate year (3.5 or better)

　　Graduate work with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 or better even if the undergraduate grade-point average meets the above criteria.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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