Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication, Culture and Media in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,614
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Communication, Culture and Media PhD program enables students to develop specialized expertise across diverse, engaging subject areas, including:
Political communication (with emphasis on war and conflict studies)
How media portrays immigration and immigrant communities
Consumer culture evolution and identity commodification
Social media theory, discourse analysis, and political economy methodologies
Social equity concerns
Music and fashion in popular culture
Doctoral candidates consistently access valuable opportunities to enhance their scholarly development and professional trajectory. They frequently showcase research at major conferences like the National Communication Association, International Communication Association, Eastern Communication Association, and Popular Culture Association. Alumni and current scholars have published extensively on topics ranging from digital media and political discourse to intergenerational communication, consumer culture, organizational communication, inclusion studies, and media criticism. The program emphasizes mastery of sought-after research methodologies in communication studies, including statistical analysis, social network mapping, digital ethnography, combined-method research, and textual analysis techniques.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended
PhD program GRE scores are not required
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 100 or 600 or 250 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 7.0 or the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 68 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
PhD program A 1500 word essay explaining your interest in the program is required Include a description of your research interests and major theoretical influences and information on your previous research experience if any Try to also explain why the Communication Culture and Media program foci and faculty expertise match your specific interests
PhD program Three letters of recommendation are required
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
PhD program GRE scores are not required
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 100 or 600 or 250 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 7.0 or the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 68 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
PhD program A 1500 word essay explaining your interest in the program is required Include a description of your research interests and major theoretical influences and information on your previous research experience if any Try to also explain why the Communication Culture and Media program foci and faculty expertise match your specific interests
PhD program Three letters of recommendation are required
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
Tuition
USD
25,614