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PhD of Communication

Shanghai University

  • Shanghai, China
  • 3 years
  • Chinese
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Shanghai University campus

About the program

A communication degree that uses the Washington, D.C. Location for internships and media experience.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Communication. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Communication Specialist
  • Communication Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Communication degree with courses such as broadcast writing and delivery
  • Public speaking and journalism. Students can publish in the student-run online paper and magazine
  • Present at the Student Research Conference
  • Take part in faculty-mentored DISCOVER research
  • And complete internships in the Washington
  • D.C. Media and public affairs scene.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
  • master degree in a relevant field with GPA 3.0 of 4 or above
  • acceptance by a prospective supervisor except Schools of Economics and Management
  • HSK 5 for Chinese-taught or an English test for English-taught programmes.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Master degree (or pre-graduation certificate) relevant to the major; applicant under 55; two recommendation letters; research plan and publications; non-Chinese citizen; interviews

Language tests

  • HSK 210

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Contact a prospective supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the program requires them. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year¥29,000 CNY
Application fee¥500 CNY
Deposit_

Program details

CampusShanghai
Faculty or schoolSchool of Journalism and Communication
Department_
Teaching languageChinese
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteThe source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2026

    Applications closed

    30 Jun 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.