Duration: Full-time, 120 months. Doctoral students must complete all program requirements within 10 consecutive years.
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027. Apply before Dec 2026.
Language: English. TOEFL iBT: 80.
Credits: 84 SCH.
Delivered: On Campus.
Campus Location: Phoenix, United States.
Disciplines: Journalism; Media Studies & Mass Media.
Overview
The PhD program at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is a highly individualized program that attracts seasoned media professionals transitioning to academia as well as recent graduates of master's degree-level journalism and communication and other related programs.
Students are able to develop individual programs of study, taking coursework and drawing on knowledge and methodologies from diverse fields that have a bearing on questions within mass communication. Examples include political science, film, computer and data sciences, sociology, anthropology and more.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a doctorate in Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University are prepared for any of a number of career opportunities.
Professionals with expertise in mass media and communications are in high demand as universities and institutions train the next generation of media professionals. Career examples include:
- industry researcher or trainer
- media analyst
- media consultant
- university professor
Programme Structure
Students have access to the resources, training and mentorship they need to answer critical questions that challenge the fields of:
- journalism
- digital and social media
- strategic communication
- audience studies
- global mass communication
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- personal statement of interest
- statement of research goals
- resume
- samples of scholarly work (optional)
- proof of English proficiency
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 42,617 AUD / year ≈ 30,348 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 39,053 AUD / year ≈ 27,810 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 18,171 AUD / year ≈ 12,940 USD / year
Living costs
Phoenix, United States: 1,264-2,036 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for Journalism and Mass Communication.