Ph. D. in New Media and Communication (in English)

Why PhD in New Media and Communication at Ibn Haldun University?

In today’s world, where digitalization transforms every aspect of life, communication lies at the very heart of academia, politics, economy, and cultural industries. The rapid expansion of new media technologies does not merely change the tools we use but reshapes the ways societies think, interact, and produce knowledge. This transformation creates a growing need for highly qualified PhD graduates, both in academia and in the professional sector.

The PhD Program in New Media and Communication at Ibn Haldun University has been designed to respond to this need. It combines up-to-date theories, advanced research methodologies, and hands-on practices, equipping students with the ability to produce original contributions in the field. Our aim is to cultivate multilingual (Turkish, English, and Arabic) scholars and leaders who will shape the future of communication studies with solid academic grounding and visionary perspectives.

Students admitted with a master’s degree complete two semesters of doctoral coursework and seminars, followed by a comprehensive written and oral qualifying exam in the third semester. Upon successfully defending their dissertation proposal in the fourth semester, they devote the 5th to 8th semesters to their doctoral dissertation. Students admitted with a bachelor’s degree (integrated PhD) begin with one year of master’s-level coursework before entering the doctoral phase. For candidates coming from non-communication backgrounds, a preparatory year is mandatory to ensure the necessary theoretical and methodological foundation for doctoral studies.

Doctoral dissertations must bring an original scientific contribution to the field of communication. Students work closely with their advisors throughout the process, and publishing at least one article based on their dissertation in a reputable academic journal is a mandatory requirement. This ensures that our graduates gain real academic experience and become active contributors to the scholarly community.

The program offers an international learning environment enriched by diverse faculty and students from around the world, numerous conferences, workshops, and events throughout the year, a vast library, modern media studios, and advanced computer labs. The pool of elective courses allows students to tailor their expertise, and they may also take courses from other programs within the university.

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