PhD in Science Communication / Digital Humanities

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

North America:

5%

Africa:

1%

Others:

1%

Asia:

10%

South America:

2%

Europe:

20%

Switzerland:

61%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Facebook

Dell

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$1,460 / year

Overall Cost

$16,460 / year

FAQs

• What are the career prospects for graduates of this programme?
  
  Graduates pursue careers in academia, research institutes, science and technology communication, cultural heritage and digital archives, public policy, international organizations, NGOs, data and digital strategy consultancy, and media and technology industries.
• How is progress monitored and assessment carried out?
  
  Students must submit a detailed research plan within the first year, complete compulsory doctoral courses, attend seminars, and submit annual progress reports. The degree concludes with submission and defense of a doctoral dissertation.
• What funding opportunities are available for research students?
  
  Doctoral candidates are usually employed as research assistants at ETH Zurich, receiving a salary and social security benefits. Funding is also available through Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) projects, external fellowships, and ETH-internal research grants.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  . Research areas include science communication and public engagement with science, digital methods in humanities research, computational text and media analysis, history and philosophy of science in the digital age, visualization and data storytelling, digital archives, and the role of digital technologies in culture, knowledge production, and communication.
• What is the duration of the PhD at ETH Zurich in Science Communication / Digital Humanities?
  
  The PhD typically takes 3 to 4 years of full-time study, though the exact length depends on the research project and funding structure.