Culture, Communication and Media Studies, Ph.D. | University of Kwazulu Natal | Durban, South Africa
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Culture, Communication and Media Studies

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About

University of Kwazulu Natal offers a range of postgraduate degrees (Honours, MA, PHD) in the Southern African region’s premier graduate research and educational unit in Culture, Communication and Media Studies.

Overview

CCMS staff are internationally recognised scholars, and our postgraduate programmes reflect our interdisciplinary and international research culture which draws on media studies, television studies, film studies, cultural studies, history, and health communication.

Features 

  • All of our graduate programmes prepare you for a wide range of future careers. The independent thinking, creative approach to problem solving,  and analytical and presentation skills you will develop are valuable in many job roles. 
  • Culture, Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Kwazulu Natal typically find employment in a wide range of professions, including Non-Government or Community-Based Organisations, Film Industry, TV and Radio broadcasting, Marketing & Market Research, Journalism, and Community Development.

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Media theory
  • Cultural studies in practice
  • Media in the global world
  • South african mediascapes, social change & health communication
  • Research methodology for media and cultural studies

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
80

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
80

Student insurance

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  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applications will only be considered if applicants provide UKZN with an evaluation document from South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) stating that their post schools qualifications are equivalent to the South African requirements for admission to postgraduate studies. 
  • Evaluation documents must be enclosed with your applications or submitted as soon as available. 
  • Official translations must be submitted if certificates are not in English.
  • Note the level of performance required for postgraduate studies. Consult English Requirements.
  • Selection procedures differ within Schools/Colleges.  Please contact the number provided in the Postgraduate Application Guide to obtain the required information for the programme you which to apply for.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    4160 ZAR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2080 ZAR per semester
  • National

    4160 ZAR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2080 ZAR per semester

Living costs for Durban

7800 - 9401 ZAR /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 Culture, Communication and Media Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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