Graduate Overview

UW-Madison ranks as one of the top universities for communication and media studies in the world. Our doctoral program in mass communication, jointly administered with the Department of Life Sciences Communication, is internationally recognized for our faculty and areas of research. Our program offers: engaged advising and mentoring; training in quantitative and qualitative research methods; and opportunities for collaborative research.

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Learn more about the Professional MA at our virtual open house Monday, November 1 at 6:00 p.m. CST. Registration: go.wisc.edu/protrackopenhouse

Learn more about the Research MA and PhD programs at our virtual open house Wednesday, November 3 at 6:00 p.m. CST. Registration: go.wisc.edu/sjmcopenhouse

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Top 5

university for communication and media studies worldwide.

Faculty & Staff

Internationally recognized faculty

87%

of our Ph.D. graduates find placement in university positions. Recent graduates

Research and Teaching Strengths

Civic and political communication
International & inter-cultural communication
Information technologies
Health, environmental and science communication
History of communication
Law and ethics of media
Social networking and digital media
Journalism studies
Processes and effects of mediated communication

Explore our Graduate Programs

MASS COMMUNICATIONS Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree in Mass Communications provides future academics and professionals with rigorous training in theory and research with highly individualized programs that students develop in consultation with their advisors.