CSU's Doctor of Communication is a research degree providing the opportunity for advanced critical reflection on professional practice in the disciplines of Journalism, Public Relations and Organisational Communication, Advertising, Cultural Performance and other closely related fields.
The Doctor of Communication taught subjects are student-centred and project-driven. They are designed to encourage experienced practitioners in a range of communications fields to consider their practice from a societal, cultural and technological perspective as well as examine practice in detail. Over this period, the student will develop their research proposal which is presented to Faculty and peers before the start of the independent research project(s).
The objectives of the Doctor of Communication are to:
International Higher Degree by Research students can commence study on campus no sooner than six weeks before the session start date and no later than the census date.
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3-4 years full-time, 6-8 years part-time
To graduate a candidate must complete a minimum of 192 points consisting of completion at a satisfactory level of the core subjects and the submission of a research portfolio assessed as acceptable in accordance with the University's regulations, after a period of enrolment specified by University regulations. The coursework comprises one third research preparation and the research portfolio is two thirds of the course. The final grade awarded is determined according to the University's regulations relating to progress, supervision and assessment for theses and other examinable research works. *The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.
To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.
When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.
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Higher Degree by Research
3-4 years full-time, 6-8 years part-time
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