Communication and Media Studies (PhD)
About the Program
The Communication and Media Studies Doctoral Program at CIU has been designed to enable students to make in depth explorations of the major social, cultural and political issues which arise from mass communication. After completing a range of specialist preparatory courses, students will produce a thesis that is intended to make substantial and original contribution to their field of study. The main objective of the program is to educate students capable of producing original ideas and communicating these ideas effectively to students and their academic peers. Graduates of the program will be able to analyse and discuss contemporary developments and theories within various fields related to mass communication, including film and television, journalism, public relations, advertising, and social media.
Education Opportunities
Courses in this Doctoral program include Political Communication and Propaganda, Critical Theory, Internet Cultures, Documentary Film and Television Social Gender and Media, Strategic Communication, and Integrated Communication. These courses have been selected to allow students to develop specialist knowledge on the aspect of communication closest to their research interests. Students must successfully complete seven courses and a research seminar in order to proceed to the qualifying examination stage. The qualifying examinations consist of two stages: written and oral. Juries are established for these examinations comprising of internal and external professors. Upon passing the qualifying examination, students start working on their theses under the guidance of their supervisor.
Career Areas
The Communication and Media Studies Doctoral Program is designed to raise Ph.D. graduates who wish to reach the highest level in their field, having produced an original thesis related to the area of communication and media. The program also aims to instill knowledge and skills to the high standard necessary for the field of professional communication.
Graduates of the program have the opportunity to pursue careers in the following fields:
- Academics in public or private educational institutions;
- Supervisors in the professional communication sector, editor, editor-in-chief, media planning specialist, correspondent/agent coordinator, senior media analyst, sales supervisor, advertising/commercial director, advertising/commercial agent, budget analyst, a representative for field sales, and video editor;
- High-ranking manager in public relations and advertising agencies;
- Manager in film and video production companies.
Contact
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr
Compulsory Courses
First Semester
SEMINER
Course code
COMM690Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
3Ects
5ELECTIVE
Course code
COMM6X1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
COMM6X2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
COMM6X3Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
COMM6X4Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
COMM6X5Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
COMM6X6Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Second Semester
THESIS
Course code
COMM600Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
100PH.D QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
Course code
COMM650Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
10Philosophy of Science
Course code
PHIL601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8Elective Courses
Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.
TRNC Applicants- Required documents:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
- Scanned copy of passport or identity card.
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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.
International Applicants- Required documents:
- A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
- Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
- CV
- PhD research proposal
- Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)
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Fee per course | € 650,00 |
Fee for thesis (4 Semesters) | € 2.600,00 |
Fee for seminar | € 200,00 |
Scientific Foundation per course | € 150,00 |
Annual Registration Fee | € 295,00 |
VAT Exc. |