Newcastle,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Communication and Media Arts) in Callaghan Australia | The University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle
|
Callaghan Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
41,960
(c. USD29,611.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Communication and media studies explore how messages are crafted, shared, assessed, and positioned across various platforms. This field encompasses careers in public relations, journalism, radio programming, screenwriting for film and television, as well as digital media and web development. We welcome research proposals examining diverse media formats (radio, cinema, television, print, digital) and interdisciplinary studies, particularly those investigating professional and creative media production processes. At the University of Newcastle, our postgraduate research programs in communication and media provide PhD and Research Masters students with specialized guidance from faculty members who bring real-world industry expertise. Our institution maintains robust collaborations with leading Australian media entities such as ABC, Fairfax Media, and APRAAMCOS. Through the Communication and Media Research (CAMR) group, we publish findings alongside global peers while supporting our academic community through national conferences, scholarly events, and hosting international experts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
i) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor with Honours Class 1 or Honours Class II, Division 1 or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Head of School, or
ii) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor in the University or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Head of School, and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard recognised by the Head of School as equivalent to at least Honours Class II, Division 1, or
iii) in exceptional cases submit evidence of possessing such other academic or professional qualifications and/or experience as may be approved by the Head of School, or
iv) in the disciplines of education, medical physics, nursing, social work, social sciences and surgery have completed a minimum standard of professional experience as required by the Head of School, An Australian honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1. For international students, a four year bachelor degree including a significant research training component attained at a high standard, is commonly considered equivalent to an Australian honours degree, and
IELTS overall minimum - 6.5, IELTS section minimum - 6.0 , TOEFL IBT 79 R: 19 L: 20 S: 20 Writing 24
ii) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor in the University or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Head of School, and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard recognised by the Head of School as equivalent to at least Honours Class II, Division 1, or
iii) in exceptional cases submit evidence of possessing such other academic or professional qualifications and/or experience as may be approved by the Head of School, or
iv) in the disciplines of education, medical physics, nursing, social work, social sciences and surgery have completed a minimum standard of professional experience as required by the Head of School, An Australian honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1. For international students, a four year bachelor degree including a significant research training component attained at a high standard, is commonly considered equivalent to an Australian honours degree, and
IELTS overall minimum - 6.5, IELTS section minimum - 6.0 , TOEFL IBT 79 R: 19 L: 20 S: 20 Writing 24
Tuition
AUD
41,960