Overview

About the program

If you’re looking for a career in teaching and research at the highest levels, or research and management with mass media companies, consider our Ph.D. program.

Our Journalism and Mass Communications program at the University of South Carolina is small and selective, giving students substantial flexibility to tailor their coursework and area of study to their particular career goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Research Design
Seminar in Mass Communication Theory and Theory Construction
Seminar in Teaching Mass Communication
Advanced Communication Research
Communication Research: Critical, Cultural, and Naturalistic Approaches

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

The doctoral degree requires a minimum of 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or a minimum of 30 graduate hours beyond the Master’s degree.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 9 other PhDs in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)

Required Documents

Official Academic Transcripts (from all previously attended colleges)
3 Letters of Recommendation (including at least two from academic references)
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Writing Sample(s)
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (for applicants without a degree from an English-speaking institution)
Official GRE scores (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13734 USD / year

≈ 13734 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Journalism and Mass Communications.

Available Scholarships

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About

Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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