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 (PhD candidate position in Human Rights in Present-Day Political Communication) |
| Course code | Communication and Information S008 |
| Tuition fee | €12,449 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 8 229,00 |
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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 Human Rights in Present-Day Political Communication
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 Human Rights are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
The regulation of communication rights, as outlined in international documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, continues to evolve. These rights are crucial for ensuring freedom of expression and access to information, which are foundational for democratic societies (Alcalá, 2021). Human rights remain a powerful tool in political communication, used to address injustices and advocate for social change. However, the effectiveness of this discourse depends on the ability to bridge the gap between legalistic frameworks and practical, accessible communication strategies. Civil society organizations, media, and social media platforms play pivotal roles in this process, despite facing significant challenges and criticisms.
Human rights are fundamental freedoms and rights irrespective of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other status. Since they apply to everyone without exception, cannot be taken away, and are interdependent and interconnected, these rights are seen as universal, inalienable, and indivisible. The core human rights focus on civil and political rights like the right to life, liberty, and freedom from discrimination and persecution as well as economic, social, and cultural rights like the right to an adequate standard of living, healthcare, and education. Protecting and promoting human rights are essential for ensuring that individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and for creating a just and equitable society. All rights vary across contexts and communities and continue to be contested with advocacy regarding issues such as HIV policies, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other rights, sex worker rights, and sexual and gender-based violence. The focus in sexuality research on the ways that sexual agency, rights, and freedoms are shaped by social, economic, religious, and political systems of power has influenced our understanding and approach to sexual health, which is fundamentally connected with sexual rights (Logie, 2021).
However, not only sexual rights, but also human rights are still very vulnerable, and people cannot make the most of them, and many human rights violations are especially connected to the marginalized community (Castro-Peraza et al., 2019). For example, discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other factors is still prevalent in many societies, denying individuals access to education, employment, and other basic rights. Without ensuring diversity in the education or employment fields, the marginalized community is doomed to experience social exclusion from a major part of society. Another violation that these people confront is access to health – many individuals around the world do not have access to adequate healthcare, which can result in preventable illnesses, disability, and death. These human rights infractions can have serious implications for people and countries, causing social injustice, conflict, and poverty. No matter who they are or where they come from, it is vital to strive toward defending and advancing their human rights. To accomplish that it is important to be diverse, inclusive, and integral in our daily lives. Being different and individual is already a contribution to society and creating an atmosphere where everyone, despite differences, feels cherished and respected is inclusion as a part of core human rights. Society must be integral in daily life and sincere, and moral in their behaviours and activities.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr Jolita Šliogerienė. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at the other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: Master’s degree in Communication or another relevant social science
• Expected skills and knowledge: n/a.
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 Prof. Dr Jolita Šliogerienė, e-mail: jolita.sliogeriene@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.
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