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Step 2: Apply Online

Submit Online Application

Complete the online application form and upload the following documents:

1. A statement of interest (up to 1000 words). The personal statement should summarize the applicant's academic and personal background as it pertains to their proposed research interests and the School's PhD program.

2. A research proposal and bibliography (up to 2000 words). The research proposal should describe the applicant's research objectives, research questions, potential research methods, scholarly and/or practical significance, and bibliographic references. It should also clearly indicate the fit between the applicant's proposed research and the School of Communication, including the names of two or more faculty members whose expertise is relevant to the proposed research.

3. A concise abstract (up to 250 words). Please briefly describe your research area, including 5 topical key words and the names of two or more potential research supervisors within the School of Communication.

4. Copies of all post-secondary transcripts. All applicants must upload electronic copies of their transcripts into the online application system. However, we only require official hard copies of your transcripts from applicants to whom we offer admission.     

5. Two samples of scholarly writing. These may be published or unpublished works, including academic papers, research reports, or other material.

6. Academic CV.

7. Reference letters from three persons. Applicants will provide their referees email addresses, and the system will contact referees to upload their letters. At least two references should be from people familiar with the applicant’s academic work.

8 TOEFL or IELTS results, if required. For applicants whose primary language is not English, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV requires a satisfactory score on a standardized English test acceptable to the University. Please see ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s Graduate English Language Requirements for more details.