Overview

About the programme

Media and Communication Studies is an interdisciplinary subject that draws on theory and method of the social sciences and humanities. The subject is characterised by its global orientation and has two research profiles:

Communication, Culture, and Identity
Media, Democracy, and Citizenship.

Doctoral students quickly become acquainted with the core of the academic conversation on current media and communication issues through participation in research seminars. The department cooperates with other subjects at and outside of Karlstad University regarding doctoral courses and supervision.

Programme Structure

Research in this area focuses on questions such as:

What role is played by the media in our lives?
Why does media content look the way it does?
How do we use the media – in our private lives and at work?
And how do the media actually influence our view of the world and of ourselves?

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlstad, Sweden

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 6 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

To meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies, students must have completed a degree at Master’s level or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year at Master’s level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

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Living costs

Karlstad

Sweden

4000 - 8500 SEK / month

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Scholarships Information

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