About PhD Program,
The Boston University PhD program in Emerging Media Studies is the nation’s first doctorate program in emerging media and its critical, daily role in modern life.
COM’s unique program prepares its doctoral students to become sophisticated researchers and critical thinkers who are ready to advance the fields of communication, sociological, and media leadership. Designed for students with a master’s degree, this program helps candidates gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of emerging media in society and organizations and hone their research skills through independent, innovative, and mentored research.
Recent and upcoming dissertation topics address a wide array of topics, such as social perceptions of robots, the effects of television binge-watching, and media framing of direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The requirements vary among programs. There are no GPA cutoffs. Applicants are considered holistically based on their entire application, including their experience and credentials.
For international students, the minimum required TOEFL score is 100; the minimum required IELTS score is 7.0; the minimum Duolingo is 130.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Because the doctoral program is immersive and requires full-time participation for a number of years, all PhD students in Emerging Media Studies are funded for the duration of their study, up to a maximum of five years. Funding includes a full tuition scholarship, health insurance credit, and stipend in return for teaching and research obligations. Students with their own funding for the program (through the Fulbright Commission, government funding or other source) will still be required to serve as a teaching fellow for at least one semester. Compensation will be provided.
Application Requirement,
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
English Proficiency Requirement
Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
you must be able to pay the $95 application fee with a credit card.
