Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Media and Communication
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Media and Communication
This Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research degree will provide the framework, the focus and the discipline necessary to conduct speculative inquiry in the field of media and communication. RMIT places high value on research in this field. It is committed to producing knowledge that is socially, academically, professionally and industry…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research degree will provide the framework, the focus and the discipline necessary to conduct speculative inquiry in the field of media and communication.
RMIT places high value on research in this field. It is committed to producing knowledge that is socially, academically, professionally and industry relevant.
Researchers and postgraduates in this field are involved in a diverse number of projects funded by the Australian Research Council, philanthropic and commercial bodies. Key researchers are drawn from a variety of research backgrounds.
Individually supervised research programs are available in areas such as:
media
communication
digital ethnography
advertising
marketing
journalism
cinema and television studies
creative writing
screen production.
music industries
Asian media
You should visit the School of Media and Communication Higher degrees by research page to develop your proposal in relation to the existing research groups, centres and labs.
The Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken in a project, thesis by publication or thesis mode. You should discuss these modes of submission with your potential supervisor/s prior to application.
Upon graduation you will have developed:
high-level skills in research processes, analysis and synthesis of knowledge related to specific disciplines
high-level communication skills.
Career
Upon graduation you will be employable in positions in universities, galleries, museums, agencies, corporate and non-government organisations. You may also freelance as designers, communicators, artists, curators and producers.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
