Overview
About the programme
The objective of the Journalism, Media and Communication programme at the University of Gothenburg is to train students so they will have the knowledge and skills required to be able to conduct research independently, contribute to the field's development and perform other qualified tasks in administration and business.
As with research conducted at the department, doctoral studies have a basis in social science, with a clear empirical orientation. Doctoral students usually conduct research in a subject that is related to one of the department’s five research groups.
JMG's researchers are internationally established and work on the basis of various theoretical positions. They have broad experience and expertise in historical media studies, large-scale surveys, experimental studies, ethnographic surveys, automated content analyzes, discourse analyzes and studies of text and spoken communication.
Programme Structure
Research groups include:- Journalism and news provision in transition
- Risk and crisis communication
- Media, audiences and use
- Organizations and communication
- Political communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 6 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A person meets the general entry requirements if he or she has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
- PhD students do not pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Göteborg
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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