PhD in Communication - Information and Communication Technologies in Davis United States | University of California Davis

University of California Davis | Davis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have transformed how individuals work, interact, access entertainment, and maintain relationships. This has created significant demand for experts who grasp the principles of human communication and can apply them in both academic and professional settings. Researchers specializing in ICT examine how communication technologies are utilized and their broader societal effects. Their work spans diverse areas such as social platforms, gaming and virtual environments, mobile devices, technological progress in developing regions, the spread of ICT innovations, algorithmic and AI influences, digital communication channels, online harassment, user interface design, virtual communities, and the shift toward digital communication in government and business. To investigate these topics, scholars employ conventional research techniques like controlled studies and questionnaires, supplemented by network mapping and cutting-edge computational approaches.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree from the University of California both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement. Regional accreditation for U.S. institutions and authorization by a national higher education authority for international institutions
Transcripts of all college work, a Statement of Purpose, and a Personal History Statement.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 100 out of a possible 120, counting all four sections of the iBT TOEFL (Internet-based TOEFL). TOEFL scores expire after two years.
Graduate Studies requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7.0 on a 9-point scale.
The letters of recommendation should be from persons who can evaluate your scholarly potential. We suggest obtaining at least two letters from faculty members with whom you have studied or worked.

Tuition USD 27,366

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