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University of the Witwatersrand

Doctor of Philosophy in Media Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy in Media Studies in Communication and Media is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 5 YEARS.

Doctor of Philosophy in Media Studies offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

Overview

The Wits Department of Media Studies is one of the pre-eminent centres for the critical, interdisciplinary and theoretical study of media in the southern hemisphere.

Our work touches a wide variety of fields, including economics, sociology, anthropology, geography, visual culture, international relations, popular culture and literature and is unified by a shared concern with the diverse influences of media on lived experience, culture and society in the global south.

A PhD is a long-term, intensive research degree, which is best suited to those with a strong interest in pursuing careers in academia or high level policy and research. PhDs in our department typically take at least three years, and require an independent work ethic, commitment and hard work from the candidate. 

Students complete a major original piece of research of approximately 80,000 words under the close supervision of a member of the academic staff of the department.