StudyQA — PhD: Communication — Chinese University of Hong Kong

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This research programme aims at training communication students who plan to become researchers, university teachers, consultants, executives, and professionals.

Students must submit a study plan, with the advice of the supervisor, for the approval of the Graduate Panel of the Board of School of Journalism and Communication within six months after registration. The Division Head will help the student search for a supervisor within the first semester of study.

Course List

The course list is only a list of courses recognized by the Division as credit bearing which can be counted towards the degree, and not every course on the list are opened to all students and offered every year. Students should refer to individual programme timetables for courses offered to students of different programmes every year.

Topical Studies in Communication I, II, lll, IV
Globalization and Communication
Political Communication
Communication Theories
Seminar on Thesis Development
Statistical Analysis in Communication
Quantitative Communication Research
Qualitative Communication Research
Strategic Analysis of Media Industries
Communicating with Consumer Publics
Public Relations for Risk Industries
Public Relations Writing
Public Relations Campaigns and Cases
Investor Relations
Media Management
Media Economics
Applied Communication Research
Crisis Management
Corporate Communication
Topical Studies in Corporate Communication l, ll, lll, IV, V
Interpersonal and Group Communication
Strategic Public Relations in Greater China
Communication in Intercultural Settings
Conflict Resolution
Chinese News Writing and Reporting
English News Writing and Reporting
Media Ethics and Law
Topical Studies in Journalism I, II
Financial Reporting and Writing
Online and Mobile Journalism
Citizen Journalism
Analyzing Public Affairs
Journalism Theory and Analysis
Photography for Journalists
Radio and Television News
Radio Studio Production
Feature Writing
Seminar in Communication Theories
Comparative Media Systems and Global Media
Developing and Selling International Media Content
Public Relations and Globalization
Setting the Agenda through Social Media
Human Rights and Social Media
Negotiating Across Cultures
New Media and Society
Strategic Management in Global Media Corporations
Topical Studies in Global Communication I, II
Understanding Culture through Film
Public Relations: Theories and Practices
Theories in Advertising and Communication
Creative Works: Appreciation and Strategy
Legal and Ethical Aspects in Advertising
Creative Television Advertising Production
Applied Advertising Copywriting
Topcial Studies in Advertising I, II
Advertising in China
Advanced Advertising Art Direction
New Media Entrepreneurship
New Communication Technologies: Trends & Impacts
Media Economics and ICTs
Fundamentals in Multimedia Design
Telecommunications Policy
New Media Content Development
Digital Entertainment Design and Development
The Business of Entertainment
Music Industry in the Digital Age
Issues of ICTs in China
Topical Studies in New Media I, II
New Media Analytics
Entertainment Media in the Digital Age
Cybercrime and Law
New Media Ecology
Independent Studies in Communication
Multivariate Analysis in Communication
Communication Patterns in Chinese Society
Global and Comparative Communication
Social Theories for Communication Research
Advanced Multivariate Analysis in Communication
Advanced Qualitative Communication Research
Strategies for Integrated Communication Campaigns
Advanced Chinese News Writing and Reporting
Advanced English News Writing and Reporting
Public Affairs Reporting
Independent Study
Media Analysis and Planning
Consumer Behaviour and Audience Analysis
Account Planning and Advertising Management
Branding and Marketing Communication
Graduation Project
Creative Technologies Design and Management
Multi-disciplinary Approach to Information Technologies
Directed Study in New Media Project
Thesis in Progress

A full-time Ph.D. student with research Master’s degree must submit a thesis proposal no later than the end of the 1st term of the 3rd year whereas a part-time Ph.D. student must submit a thesis proposal no later than the end of the 1st term of the 4th year. Students are NOT allowed to change their thesis topic after the proposal defense (unless under special circumstances).

Requirements

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in journalism/communication or in a related field of humanities and social science from this University or other recognized universities.
All applicants MUST have a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (or computer-based score of 237 or internet-based score of 92) or a minimum IELTS score of 7
A strong Master’s thesis;
A research proposal outlining areas of interest, goals and plans;
Three letters of reference from academic sources;
Academic records at the Master’s and undergraduate levels; and
Special consideration will be given to applicants’ scholarly achievement and professional experience in related fields.
In addition to University regulations, students in the M.Phil. Programme of the Communication Division, after completing a minimum of 18 units of coursework with a GPA of at least 3.7, may apply for transferal into the Ph.D. Programme subject to approval of the Division Head, the Board of School of Journalism and Communication, and the Graduate Council.