About the course

The Ph.D. degree is a research degree. The Ph.D. program is designed to help develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills so graduates can make important contributions to understanding mass communication. Faculty members help students lay the foundation for a lifetime of significant, creative work. The doctoral program prepares students for a variety of opportunities in mass communication. Graduates are expected to teach at colleges and universities, conduct research for organizations in advertising, journalism, public relations, telecommunication, and other mass communication fields, do consulting, and conduct research and contribute to policy in government and private organizations. Doctoral students in the College of Journalism and Communications gain valuable experience in both teaching and research. Assistantships help prepare students for academic and other research positions. Students in the program have consistently been among the nation?s leaders in winning top-paper awards at national and regional scholarly meetings. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$90,402

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Gainesville
Fall (August), 2025	Gainesville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Florida

All official transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.0. Bachelor or Master degree is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Florida. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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