The Communication, Information, and Media course at Rutgers University focuses on the nature and function of communication, information, and media institutions, policies, processes, and systems, examining their impact on individuals and social, organizational, national, and international affairs. Interdisciplinary approaches to these issues are strongly supported and encouraged.
Learning goals
The goal of the programme is to provide multidisciplinary training to students at an advanced level in the fields of communication, library and information science, and media studies.
Students will develop the specialized knowledge required to conduct research in specific fields of study to assume positions of leadership in research, teaching, and service in academia, industry, and government.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Communication, Information, and Media Pro-seminar
- Research Foundations
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Critical Research Methods
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 89 (or)
- IELTS: 8
General requirements
- A personal statement from the student relating experience and research interests to the Ph.D. programme (3-4 pages is typical).
- A writing sample. Examples of acceptable writing samples include a chapter or portion of your master's thesis, a term paper from a previous class, an academic conference paper or journal publication, a professional work product, etc.
- A curriculum vita (CV) listing academic degrees, positions, and accomplishments, or a professional resume.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons with a relationship to the student in academic (or professional) contexts.
- Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 52,205 AUD / year (approx. 37,176 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 52,205 AUD / year (approx. 37,176 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 30,400 AUD / year (approx. 21,648 USD / year)
Living costs
New Brunswick
United States
1,691-4,161 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships - Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Communication, Information, and Media.
