PhD in Communication and Media Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Asia:

5%

Others:

5%

North America:

10%

South America:

5%

Africa:

5%

Switzerland:

50%

Europe:

25%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$200 / year

Overall Cost

$15,200 / year

FAQs

• How is progress monitored and assessment carried out?
  
  Doctoral candidates must submit a research plan, participate in doctoral seminars, and provide regular progress reports. The programme culminates in the submission and defense of a doctoral dissertation (monograph or cumulative).
• What funding opportunities are available for research students?
  
  Funding is often available through research and teaching assistant positions, Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) grants, or external scholarships. These positions provide a salary, office space, and support for conference participation and research stays abroad.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants must hold a recognized master’s degree in communication and media studies or a closely related field, with strong academic results. Admission also requires approval of a doctoral research project and supervision by a professor at the Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMB).
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include political communication, journalism studies, media systems and media change, communication theory, media and democracy, media effects and reception research, science and health communication, digital communication, computational communication science, and strategic communication.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Communication and Media Studies at the University of Bern?
  
  The PhD usually takes 3 to 4 years of full-time study, though the duration may vary depending on the research project, supervision, and whether students are part-time or full-time.