Philosophy

DR069 – Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Communication Studies)

Communications and media research may be undertaken through thesis writing or through practice- or project-based methodology. Doctoral research is offered in the following general fields: cultural studies, media studies, advertising, public relations and public information campaigns, graphic design, communication design, media design, interaction design, journalism, political communication, organisational communication, Asian media and culture, transcultural communication, new communications technologies, cinema studies, media and cultural policy, news studies, communications history, community and alternative media, philosophy and communication, and general areas of communications and cultural theory.

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Program information

Program guide – provides full details including program structures, entrance requirements and application information.

Career outlook

Postgraduate programs in RMIT’s School of Media and Communication aim to produce graduates who will be able to perform at the highest levels of professional creativity in the industry of their choice. Many graduates have become successful leaders in their field.