Key information
Duration: Part-time, 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Online programmes: multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page.
Language: English
Credits: 60 SCH
Delivered: Online
Campus Location: Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines: Media Studies & Mass Media
Overview
Throughout Strategic Media (Online) PhD program from Liberty University you can develop a strong background in communication theory, strategic media communication, and applications for nonprofit, for-profit, and higher education sectors. So whether you work in an academic, corporate, or faith-based setting, this degree can equip you with the social media and strategic communications tools you need to bring fresh insight to your company. And with a degree taught from biblical principles, you can become a trusted, ethical voice in media and communication.
A Ph.D. in media studies degree can help provide the foundation in data-gathering and insight tools you need to effectively impact your field. With courses in interactive media design and strategic communications media analytics, you can become an expert in the field of strategic communications. Visit the programme website for more information.
Within our Ph.D. in Strategic Media, you will take courses in 4 major areas: advanced core, research, application, and dissertation courses. The advanced core courses are designed to help you master communication theory so you can apply that knowledge to your other courses and career. On the other hand, our professional application courses can help you gain tactical principles and practices in integrated communications.
Finally, the research and dissertation component of your degree brings the theories and applications together. This can help you fine-tune your communication capabilities and set you up for publication and future career success.
Career opportunities:
- Advertising/public relations executive
- Chief customer experience officer
- Communications executive
- Director of online sales and services
- Research manager
- Social media executive
- University administrator
- University professor
- Vice president of customer satisfaction
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Digital & Strategic Communication Orientation
- Advanced Communication Theory
- Interactive Media Design
- Social, Mobile & Online Media Analytics
- Visualization & Social Media
- Communication & Strategic Change
- Video Storytelling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General requirements:
- A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 14,119 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 14,119 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 14,119 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
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