Lubbock,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Media and Communications in Lubbock United States | Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
|
Lubbock United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Media and Communication program equips students for careers in academic research and teaching within communication fields. The curriculum emphasizes communication theory and research methodologies. To earn this doctoral degree, candidates must complete either 87 graduate credit hours post-bachelor's degree or 60 hours after a master's, with 12 credits allocated to a scholarly dissertation.
Texas Tech's Ph.D. in Media and Communication emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to media studies. While offering broad training in communication, the program allows specializations in advertising, journalism, public relations, electronic media, or general communication studies. Students can also develop expertise in specialized tracks including political communication, health communication, digital communication, rhetoric, and cultural/critical studies, among other focus areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Resume
Cover letter stating your interest in applying and outlining your background. This letter can be short.
Personal Statement (250 words to 500 words describing why you want to pursue a Ph.D. degree, why you are interested in Texas Tech, and what you would outline as your area of research interests
Samples of academic / professional work in communication (if you have any)
Upload GRE scores, TOEFL scores (if required) and official transcripts from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended. You may also be prompted to mail some of those materials in to the Graduate School. The application portal will provide details.
Original or Certified Copies of All College and University Transcripts - Include mark sheets, examination results, etc. An official English translation is required. If the degree is not complete when the application is made, six semesters or three years of course work are required.
All international applicants must be in good academic standing at any school they are currently attending. All international applicants must have been in good standing in all schools they previously attended at their final matriculation.
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version.
Cover letter stating your interest in applying and outlining your background. This letter can be short.
Personal Statement (250 words to 500 words describing why you want to pursue a Ph.D. degree, why you are interested in Texas Tech, and what you would outline as your area of research interests
Samples of academic / professional work in communication (if you have any)
Upload GRE scores, TOEFL scores (if required) and official transcripts from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended. You may also be prompted to mail some of those materials in to the Graduate School. The application portal will provide details.
Original or Certified Copies of All College and University Transcripts - Include mark sheets, examination results, etc. An official English translation is required. If the degree is not complete when the application is made, six semesters or three years of course work are required.
All international applicants must be in good academic standing at any school they are currently attending. All international applicants must have been in good standing in all schools they previously attended at their final matriculation.
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version.
Tuition
USD
16,180