Overview

The Media Research program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid was created to respond to new theoretical and methodological needs in the field of media.

For this purpose, it promotes forms of research suited to the demands of the business world in the field of information and audiovisual communication, while promoting a permanent line of contact between university and business in the new media situation of the 21st century.

Careers

Career opportunities for students of this program are oriented towards the development of research at university or research centers of excellence and the development of research in and for international organizations and/or the private sector.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Media effects
The future of the journalistic profession
Film and television studies
Political economy of audiovisual media
Media innovation in digital environments
Media and society
Media and digital information trends
Ethics, deontology and good practices in emerging news media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-11-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 3 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in Spain

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a general rule, to access this Ph.D. Program it is required to have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and a master's degree in the area of Media or related areas in Social Sciences and Humanities.

Detailed curriculum vitae.
Motivation letter
Research proposal
Proof of advanced English skills and, if Spanish is not the candidate's native language, proof of advanced Spanish skills

Tuition Fee

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International

390 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 390 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

390 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 390 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Madrid

745 - 1260 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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