Doctoral Program in Communication Sciences

Journalistic quality; production and effects of the journalistic message; news representation; journalistic narrative; information-disinformation and political processes.

Uses, appropriations and effects of digital communication and transmedia technologies; digital convergence; storytelling and digital languages; personalization of content and uses; audiovisual as a training tool.

Corporate communication; corporate trust and reputation; strategic health communication; communication and education; crisis communication and disaster situations.

Economic policy and management of content media and digital platform media; public policy and concentration of media ownership; comparative politics of media systems; publics and audiences.

Representations in advertising; advertising and social imaginaries; visuality and consumption.

Applicants must send via e-mail to the Postgraduate Coordination, Matilde Plaza (matilde.plaza@uc.cl) the following documents:

1. Application form. Download here
2. Certificate of Degree or Title (notarized copy) obtained in a Chilean or foreign university. In case of foreign applicants, certificates must be legalized by the Chilean consulate in the country of origin or apostilled as appropriate.
3. Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (if applicable). In the case of foreigners, the grading scale used must be clearly specified, including the minimum grade, passing grade and maximum grade.
4. Graduation Rank Certificate(s)
5. Two confidential letters of recommendation, written by professors with whom applicants have studied or collaborated in research work, and/or by persons who have acted as supervisors of the applicants in a professional working relationship. It is desirable that the letters come from individuals with a doctoral degree. Letters should be sent by the recommenders directly to matilde.plaza@uc.cl The format available here should be used.
6. Statement of Purpose. It should not exceed three pages (Word document, single spaced, Times New Roman 12). The following points should be concisely explained:
   • Reasons for pursuing the PhD program and description of the applicants’ academic or intellectual interests.
   • Discussion of the impact expected in the academic or professional development by studying this PhD program, and a justification for choosing this program over others.
   • The commitments of dedication subscribed.
7. Doctoral research proposal. Maximum three thousand words, in academic paper format, original, and with bibliographic references. It must include:
   • Problem or phenomenon to be investigated.
   • Review of the conceptual framework and bibliographic base.
   • Methodological proposal to develop the research.
   • It is important to argue how the proposal could be nourished by our research areas and, at the same time, make a contribution to them, which implies knowing the productivity of the faculty in the respective area.
8. Certificate of the student’s level of English. ALTE level 2 or equivalent is assumed. Applicants can demonstrate their level of English through the following tests: MET (The Michigan English Test), FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), IELTS, TOEFL, ETAAP. (Visit the English UC website). If tapplicants are accepted, they must take an English proficiency certification test, which will allow them to follow the courses leading to obtain the equivalent level to ALTE 3, coordinated and financed by the UC Graduate School.
9. Photocopy of both sides of the national identity card or passport.
10. Application for Admission to the University. Download it here.

*Printed documentation (only for admitted applicants):

• Copy of degree or title certificate notarized (national applicants, except UC alumni).
• Copy of the degree or title certificate authenticated in the Chilean consulate of the country of origin, or apostilled, as appropriate (foreign applicants).

The program does not require an application fee.

Documents must be submitted in their entirety. Partial deliveries will not be accepted.

• To have passed the study plan
• To certify English proficiency level ALTE3 or equivalent. Students in the program must take the diagnostic test (CPD0100) to evaluate if they require English courses from the UC PhD program Direction to reach the level required by the university (CPD8000 certification). The test and the courses are free of charge for the students.
• To have passed three cross-cutting skills workshops for doctoral students, one of which must be in ethics of scientific research (CPD0002 Workshop on Ethics and Integrity in Research).
• To pass the mandatory non-credit activities indicated in the study plan.
• In case of justifiably requiring more time to complete the thesis, a doctoral candidate may apply for a transitory “residency benefit” (extension). If so, at least one additional annual follow-up activity must be carried out.