University of Sydney / Faculty of Arts / Department of Media and Communications / Media & Communication / Doctor of Social Sciences (Media and Communications) 2009

Doctor of Social Sciences (Media and Communications) DSocSci
Postgraduate Research 2009

 

Application Closing Dates

 
Semester 1 Semester 2 Mid-Year Entry
31 OCT 2008 30 APR 2009 Available
Late applications are considered, however priority will be given to applications received on time.

Duration

 
The course may be undertaken full-time (3 - 4 years), or part time (3 - 8 years).

Entry Requirements

 
Candidates should hold:
• a Bachelor degree with Honours I or II.1 from the University of Sydney in a relevant field of study; or
• an undergraduate degree deemed to be equivalent; or
• a Bachelor degree from the University of Sydney together with a substantial portfolio of published/professional work (for example, books, films, TV programs, creative work, government reports etc); or
• an undergraduate degree deemed to be equivalent together with a substantial portfolio of published/professional work (for example, books, films, TV programs, creative work, government reports etc); or
• a Master degree by research from the University of Sydney; or
• a Master degree by coursework from the University of Sydney with Merit; or a postgraduate degree deemed to be equivalent; and
• have a minimum of three years recent, full-time employment or professional experience in a relevant field.

Completion Requirements

 
The professional doctorate comprises 5 units of study (including the core unit WMST 6902 Arguing the Point) and research and writing toward a thesis of 50,000 words under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.