PhD in Communication - Media, Technology and Society in West Lafayette United States | Purdue University

Purdue University | West Lafayette United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 18,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

The Media, Technology and Society graduate program explores studies on media and technological developments, their societal effects, and mass communication's influence in public and private spheres. Curriculum examines media systems and audiences at local, national, and international levels, along with evolving communication technologies and digital spaces. Current research areas encompass technology's transformative effect on media and culture, psychological responses to media content, youth engagement with gaming, worldwide communication infrastructures, technology's implications for personal privacy, and health advocacy through media channels.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Master's Degree Completion with Cumulative Grade Point Average (international applicants only): 3.0 or equivalent (international applicants only, A=4.0)
TOEFL iBT - 80 (Minimum Scores: Writing 18, Speaking 27, Listening 14 and Reading 19)
TOEFL PBT (overall score is no longer reported) - Reading 19, Listening 14 and Writing 18
IELTS - An overall band score of 8.0 is required for admission with the following minimum section requirements:
Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 8.0 and Writing 5.5

Tuition USD 18,802
West Lafayette, IN, United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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