PhD in Communication

Presentation

The doctoral program aims to develop the skills and competencies necessary to train high level researchers able to carry out solid research in the field of Communication. Future doctors have to be able to identify the social needs in all areas of communication, and develop research which responds to those needs. 

In general terms, the fundamental objectives are:

• To produce qualified researchers in the field of communication, as well as competitive professionals.
• To make the outcome of research available to wider society.
• To help improve the professional elements of the professional spheres of communication through innovation.
• To strengthen the links between the university and companies.

The specific training objectives are:

• To acquire greater methodological knowledge so as to be able to analyze the complex phenomena which characterize communication.
• To define the transversal and multidisciplinary conceptual framework which enables the interconnections between the various areas of communication to be thematized.
• To equip students with the ability to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas.
• To prepare professionals able to identify and study in depth new concepts, techniques and pragmatics in the field of communication. 
• To enable students to communicate the results of research in accordance with academic requirements.