PhD in Media Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

IBM

Google

Microsoft

Apple

Twitter

Pinterest

Spotify

Tesla

Wipro

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$1,90,000 / year

Overall Cost

$2,05,000 / year

FAQs

• What are the career prospects after completing the PhD?
  
  Graduates typically pursue careers in academia, research institutes, policy and communication organizations, journalism, and cultural institutions. Many continue as postdoctoral researchers or university lecturers in Europe or internationally.
• Is funding provided for PhD candidates?
  
  Yes. PhD positions at UiB are fully funded, meaning candidates are employed as doctoral research fellows with a salary and social benefits. Funding is usually provided for three or four years, depending on whether teaching duties are included.
• How competitive is admission?
  
  Admission is highly selective. Applicants are assessed based on academic performance, research proposal quality, relevance to the department’s research profile, and available supervision capacity.
• What academic background is required for admission?
  
  Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Media Studies, Communication Studies, or a related discipline such as sociology, political science, or cultural studies. The degree must be equivalent to five years of higher education (300 ECTS credits), including a master’s thesis.
• What is the focus of the PhD in Media Studies at the University of Bergen?
  
  The PhD program in Media Studies at UiB focuses on advanced research into media, communication, digital culture, journalism, and public discourse. It encourages independent scholarly work on how media technologies and practices shape society, culture, and politics.