Media and Communications

Program Overview

Media and Communications

Profile of the Programme

With strengths across the fields of Media and Communication, the Department of Communications offers aspirant researchers and accomplished professionals a strong platform to develop both their academic interests and their career. The Department aims to provide an inspiring and vibrant environment for postgraduate research, to support the development of research and presentation skills, and to respond to the academic needs of our students. We create opportunities for interdisciplinary interaction and we pride ourselves on helping our students to extend their professional networks by organising conferences, seminars and events that aim to establish close links with the media industry and the local and international academic community. The members of the Department of Communications are actively engaged in challenging projects and publications, and in a broad range of extracurricular activities such as: creative media projects, organisation of media related festivals and other cultural events; professional training and consultancies in a variety of fields such as Media Literacy and Education, Digital Media and Learning, Film Policy, Community Media, Transmedia and Digital Storytelling and Social Media Management.

Prospective PhD students are welcome to approach the Department at any time in the academic year. You are strongly advised to contact the Doctoral Degree Coordinator before making a formal application. This helps us to ensure that we can offer you the best support and put you in contact with the member of the Department who has the expertise to help and guide you.

Career Prospects

People who complete successfully the doctoral programme will be able to:

• Work as Research Faculty Members in tertiary education institutions.
• Exercise a leadership role in the media, e.g. the industry or the academic world.
• Be appointed as high officials in various departments/services of Ministries associated with the function and contribution of the media to social and cultural development.
• Exercise an administrative and/or supervisory role in public or private institutions of higher education, in research centres or in consulting units.

Admission

The minimum requirement for admission to the doctoral degree programme is a Master’s Degree and a Thesis Proposal.

English Language Proficiency

Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level with minimum “C” or IELTS with a score of 6.5.

Assessment

The Doctoral Programme requires the completion of at least 180 ECTS, 60 of which is allocated to the preparation and successful defence of the research proposal, while the remaining 120 is allocated to the preparation and successful defence of the thesis. The duration of a doctoral student’s research programme is at least three years.

Graduation

The programme extends over three academic years, that is 6 semesters in all.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students are expected to:

• Be specifically trained in case-analysis, project-setting and problem-solving contexts.
• Acquire research skills and analytical competencies to address the challenges posed by developments in the areas of media production, consumption and corporate communication.
• Acquire the competence necessary to analyze and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of media and communication policies as well as the role of non-state actors, including corporate organizations, civil society organizations, communities, human rights activists’ networks.
• Possess the competencies and skills required for academic careers, as well as to advise and assist public and private institutions active in the implementation of media production/distribution policies, media literacy policies as well as corporate communication strategies.
• Comprehend basic principles of research design, including an understanding of how to conceptualize media and communications research and construct and test hypotheses by applying a range of research methods and tools.
• Be able to manage successfully all the stages of a research project, including designing, conducting and disseminating research in a way that is consistent with both academic practice and the standard principles of research ethics.
• Develop a sound understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of a range of research methodologies and data collection methods.
• Be in a position to illustrate and critically evaluate research methods used in the field of Media and Communications and demonstrate aptitude in the preparation, execution and management of an independent research study.
• Develop skills in the dissemination of findings to the wider academic community, initially through writing-up their Thesis and then through publishing their work in academic journals and/or giving presentations in academic conferences and seminars.

Academic Path

Section: A – Courses

Min. ECTS Credits: 0 Max. ECTS Credits: 0

Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- PHDF-100 | Doctoral Course – Fall semester | 30 PHDS-100 | Doctoral Course – Spring semester | 30

Faculty

• Professor Michael Hajimichael
• Dr Marcos Komodromos
• Professor Nicholas Nicoli
• Professor Tao Papaioannou
• Dr George Pavlides
• Professor Nicos Trimikliniotis

Adjunct Faculty

• [List of adjunct faculty members]

Overview

• Duration: 3 years
• Qualification Awarded: Media and Communication (PhD, 3 years)
• Level of Qualification: Doctorate Degree (3rd Cycle)
• Language of Instruction: English and Greek
• Mode of Study: Full-time or Part-time
• Minimum ECTS Credits: 180

Program Outline

Media and Communications (PhD, 3 Years) Program at University of Nicosia

Degree Overview:

Profile of the Programme:

• Aims to provide an inspiring and vibrant environment for postgraduate research in the fields of Media and Communication.
• Supports the development of research and presentation skills.
• Creates opportunities for interdisciplinary interaction and builds professional networks through conferences, seminars, and events related to the media industry and the academic community.
• Encourages engagement in creative media projects, organization of media festivals, professional training, and consultancy.
• Welcomes prospective PhD students throughout the year, prompting contacting the Doctoral Degree Coordinator to ensure support and connect with relevant expertise.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon program completion, students will be able to:

• Apply case-analysis, project-setting, and problem-solving skills.
• Conduct research and analyze challenges in media production, consumption, and corporate communication.
• Evaluate media and communication policies, roles of non-state actors, and corporate communication strategies.
• Pursue academic careers or advise public/private institutions on media policies, media literacy, and corporate communication.
• Understand research design, conduct and test hypotheses, and manage all stages of a research project ethically and effectively.
• Utilize and critically evaluate research methodologies, demonstrate aptitude in independent research studies.
• Disseminate findings through thesis writing, academic publications, and conference presentations.
### Outline:
• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
• ECTS Credits: 180
• Structure:
• 60 ECTS for preparing and defending the research proposal.
• 120 ECTS for preparing and defending the thesis.
• Module descriptions are unavailable in the context.

Assessment:

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: Information on teaching methods is unavailable.
• Faculty:
• Professor Michael Hajimichael (Head of Department)
• Dr Marcos Komodromos (Associate Professor, Programme Coordinator)
• Dr Nicholas Nicoli (Associate Head of Department, Associate Professor)
• Professor Tao Papaioannou
• Dr George Pavlides (Associate Professor)
• Professor Nicos Trimikliniotis
• Additional information on faculty expertise and their individual contributions to teaching is unavailable.
• Unique approaches: Information on unique teaching approaches is unavailable.
### Careers:
• Graduates can
• work as research faculty members
, exercise
• leadership roles in the media or academia
, be appointed as
• high officials in media-related ministries
, and hold
• administrative/supervisory roles in higher education institutions
, research centres, or consulting units.
• More specific career paths, job titles, and salary expectations are not provided in the context.
### Other:
• Admission requires a Master’s Degree and a Thesis Proposal.
• Applicants with non-English Master's degrees need a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based), GCSE "O" Level with minimum "C," or IELTS with a score of 6.5.
## Conclusion This summary provides a detailed overview of the Media and Communications (PhD, 3 Years) program at University of Nicosia, capturing essential information from the provided context. Specific course outlines, assessment details, and individual faculty roles within the teaching program require further exploration.