PhDCommunication and Information
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Architecture and building (ISCED 58) Architecture (JACS K100) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (Kaleidoscope of societal reflections: what, which aspects of culture media tell us about, and how it functions) |
| Course code | Humanities H003 |
| Tuition fee | €11,589 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 7 726,00 |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography. - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in the Kaleidoscope of societal reflections: what, which aspects of culture media tell us about, and how it functions
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Communication and Information
The doctoral candidate position is available in the Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Creative Communication. Applicants interested in other research topics related to media studies are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
The research of PhD candidate will focus on media and society interrelation. Following the famous statement of John Dewey that society exists “in transmission, in communication” research will analyse which aspects of society we may “read” from media contents and coverage.
Advertisements, cinema, news, shows, architecture, visual arts, music, etc. – all of them reflect particular parts of the cultural contents of the society in which they exist. Still, they are not direct full information on society. Some of them reflect geopolitical views, some – dreams, some – fears, and some – changes in the way media plays its role in everyday life.
PhD candidate will analyse the relationship between different media channels, their contents and attitudes and narratives in society. The research will integrate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Assoc. prof. Viktorija Žilinskaitė-Vytė The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: MSc in Communication or another relevant field
• Expected skills and knowledge: good knowledge of communication research and media studies; ability to present and discuss research findings in speech and writing with the academic community; ability to assess the ethical aspects of their research.
It is a prerequisite that you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from Assoc. prof. Viktorija Žilinskaitė-Vytė, e-mail: viktorija.zilinskaite-vyte@vilniustech.lt
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.