PhD (Media and Communication) in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University

RMIT University | Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 50,880
(c. USD36,225.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

This Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program offers the structure, direction, and rigor needed to pursue innovative investigations in media and communication studies. RMIT highly prioritizes research in this discipline, focusing on generating knowledge with academic, professional, industrial, and societal impact.
Scholars and graduate students in this area participate in numerous initiatives supported by the Australian Research Council, charitable organizations, and commercial entities. Leading researchers come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Prospective candidates should explore the School of Media and Communication's research degree webpage to align their proposals with current research clusters, centers, and laboratories. The PhD can be completed through project-based work, thesis by publication, or traditional thesis format. Applicants should consult with potential advisors about these submission options before applying.
Graduates will qualify for roles in academic institutions, cultural venues, creative agencies, businesses, and NGOs. They may also pursue independent careers as creative professionals, media specialists, artists, curators, or content producers.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year, or

a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average,

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

Tuition AUD 50,880
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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