PhD In Journalism and Mass Communication for Working Professionals

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

1. Research Methods

Data Collection and Analysis

Doctoral Thesis (Dissertation)

2. Qualitative Methods & Techniques

3. Quantitative Methods & Techniques

4. Research Tools

5. The Research Proposal

1. Study Section (Modules)

2. Study Section (Thesis)

30 ECTS / 5 modules at 6 ECTS each

150 ECTS - The thesis contributes around 85% to the overall result of the doctoral studies.

PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication for Working Professionals (Duration Wise Details)

Within 1st Month

Within 2nd - 7th Month

• Invitation to Enrollment for the DCS Program.
• DCS Program Entrance Test.
• Personal Interview by the Department Research Committee (DRC) of the entrance test-qualified candidates.

• Selection For Course Work.
• Fee Submission For Course Work.
• Beginning of Coursework and Allocation of Supervisor / Research Faculty.

Within 8th - 10th Month

Within 10th - 12th Month

• Synopsis Submission in five copies.
• RDC (Research Department Committee) work starts.

• Fee Submission after 3 months of RDC.
• 5-6 monthly progress reports to be submitted, duly signed by the supervisor, electronically.

Within 13th - 33th Month

Within 34th - 36th Month

• Fee Submission after 6 months of RDC.
• 6 monthly progress reports should be submitted, duly signed by the supervisor, electronically.
• Pre Submission Defence Committee (PSDC)
• Thesis Submission in five copies, duly signed by the supervisor.

• Final Viva-voice (after receiving reports from External Examiners).
• Award of Doctorate.