PhD

PhD of Media and Communication

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

Melbourne, Australia
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Media and Communication to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Media
Communication and History. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Creative and cultural industries
Marketing
Journalism
Management
Public relations
Press offices

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Media
Communication and History
Analysing Media and Film
Approaches to Media
Culture and Communication
Consuming Media. Final-year core: Employability Portfolio. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours bachelor (research component
Distinction average) or a master degree with research component (distinction average)
Or equivalent evidence
Research proposal and supervisor required.

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor or master degree with research component.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Degree certificates
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae
Research proposal
Academic references
Supervisor information when required.

How to apply

Check entry requirements and find a research project and two supervisors. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal (no application fee for research degrees). Intake is continuous
With scholarship closing dates. Upload transcripts
Certificates
English test evidence and a research proposal naming two supervisors. Supervisor agreement or interview as required. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$39,360 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$5,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Melbourne City
Faculty or school	College of Design and Social Context
Department	School of Media and Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	288
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.