OpenFieldPh.D. in Communication - Digital Media Platforms & Computational Communication - Annenberg School
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Consistently ranked among the world's top communication doctoral programs, exploring algorithmic media bias, online disinformation networks, political communication, and social platform governance.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full 5-year Annenberg Doctoral Fellowships $38,000/year plus full tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $90
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's or master's degree in communication or social sciences with GPA 3.5+
- English Language
- TOEFL 100+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Scholarly writing sample and statement of purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Southern California's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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