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McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
McGill University
845 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal, Québec   H3A 2T5
Canada

Communication Studies

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Degree: Doctorate
Field of Study: Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Mass Communication/Media Studies;
Description: Candidates with an M.A. will be admitted at the PhD2 level of the doctoral program, thereby gaining credit for one year of resident study. Three years of residence are normally required for the PhD degree. The program of study is comprised of 5 courses (15 credits), the Pro-Seminar (3 credits), a comprehensive examination (0 credits), a dissertation proposal (0 credits), and a written dissertation with its defence.
Website: Communication Studies at McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Thesis Based? Yes
Length: 4 Year(s)
Cost per year:
Provincial: $2,422
National: $2,422
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 75
Prerequisites:

Applicants for the Ph.D. program are expected to have completed the equivalent of an M.A. degree. Admission will be based on academic achievement and evidence of talent and strong motivation in communication studies. Candidates with an M.A. will be admitted into Phase II of the doctoral program, thereby gaining credit for one year of resident study.
Test Scores:
  • TOEFL (CBT) [min. 213] or TOEFL (iBT) [min. 86] or TOEFL (PBT) [min. 550]

1. Application form (to be filled out online).
2. Application fee (payable by credit card when filling out the online application).
3. Transcripts (2 official copies).*
4. Letters of Recommendation (2 original letters on letterhead).*
5. Written samples (2 samples in English or French).
6. Statement of interest of at least 500 words addressing the student's interest in Communication and the proposed area of research.
7. Proof of Citizenship (Copy of Passport or Birth Certificate).
8. For international applicants whose first language is not English please follow this link.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio

*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Program Last Updated: Jul 3, 2012