PhD in Communication

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Rentention Rate

45

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

KPMG

Google

Amazon

Apple

Facebook

Dell

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

FAQs

• How is progress monitored and assessment carried out?
  
  Students complete compulsory coursework, pass a mid-term evaluation, and submit annual progress reports. The PhD concludes with the submission of a dissertation (monograph or article-based) evaluated by an external committee, followed by a public defense.
• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students benefit from BI’s research centers in communication, access to international academic networks, departmental seminars, doctoral courses, library and digital resources, and professional development workshops.
• What funding opportunities are available for research students?
  
  PhD candidates are employed as salaried research fellows at BI. This includes a full salary, social security benefits, office space, and access to research funds. Additional financial support is often available for conferences, research stays abroad, and fieldwork.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants must hold a master’s degree in communication, media studies, business, social sciences, or related fields with excellent academic results (equivalent to a B or higher on the Norwegian grading scale). A strong research proposal that aligns with the faculty’s expertise is also required.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include corporate communication, strategic communication, organizational communication, political communication, rhetoric and discourse studies, media and technology, journalism and news production, digital platforms and social media, intercultural communication, crisis and risk communication, and communication for sustainability and responsibility.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Communication at BI Norwegian Business School?
  
  The PhD typically takes 4 years of full-time study, which includes three years of research and one year of compulsory teaching or research duties.