Overview

The didactic offer at the Social Communication and Media Studies programme at University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn enables the development of the scientific workshop, including the deepening of the skills of: researching phenomena and processes related to various media, their analysing and interpreting and producing various types of texts (including scientific publications), conducting media studies using adequate methods and techniques.

Graduate profile

After completion of training in the Doctoral School, the graduate has an in-depth knowledge of the social sciences, in particular media studies and other issues related to the problems of the doctoral project being pursued. He/she is ready to undertake independent and collaborative scientific challenges and self-education. He/she is prepared for research and teaching work.

After obtaining the doctoral degree, he/she has the knowledge and competences necessary for the development of a scientific career. He/she may find employment in universities, research institutes and other scientific institutions, as well as in the wider media sector.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

social communication
media studies
methodology of social sciences
methodology of the humanities
social science seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-06 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to doctoral schools is open to candidates who hold the degree of Master of Arts, Master of Science (Master of Engineering) or equivalent.
In exceptional cases, justified by the highest quality of scientific achievements, a person who is a graduate of the first cycle studies or a student who completed the third year of a single cycle five-year master's studies may also be admitted.
Applicants will submit a proposal of a unique research project with bibliography prepared for the purposes of the admission (up to 8 pages of standard typescript, max. 15,000 characters with spaces) and take part in an interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 PLN per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 PLN per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Olsztyn

1860 - 2630 PLN /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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Communication and Media Studies.

Available Scholarships

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