Doctor of Philosophy (in Journalism)

Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (in Journalism) is for those individuals with a track record of high level professional practice who wish to extend their practice within a scholarly context.

It is based on submission of a thesis in a scholarly field and is intended for professional journalists keen on acquiring a tertiary qualification or researching news media industry practice, new communication technology or organisational structure.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants should have a relevant first degree with Honours Class II, Division 1 or higher, or a Masters program either in Journalism or in a related area, or possess equivalent qualifications. Graduates in other disciplines at Masters level may also be considered if they can provide evidence of research interests in specialist areas relevant to journalism theory and practice.

Applicants must submit a one page statement detailing their research history and a comprehensive proposal of between 3,500 and 5,000 words. Applicants will be assessed on the relevance of the proposal to the major study/research areas of the Graduate Program in Journalism. Other topics will be considered against the research expertise available in the Faculty. Guidelines for submitting the research proposal are at: http://www.uow.edu.au/crearts/journalism/respropguide.html

In certain circumstances students may be required to commence their enrolment in the Master of Arts – Research (Journalism) and seek transfer to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) when they achieve a suitable standard.

Course Requirements
Student enrol in THES924 (Thesis full-time) or THES912 (Thesis part-time). This subject requires the submission of a scholarly thesis in the range of 80,000 to 100,000 words. The exact nature of each submission will vary according to the student’s educational and professional background and will be negotiated in consultation with the supervisor(s) and the Head of Postgraduate Studies

Major Study Areas
Community journalism
Journalism and new communication technologies
Comparative media studies
Documentary journalism
Journalism training and education
Journalism in multicultural contexts
Media in developing countries
Broadcast and cinema documentary film
Interactive digital media.