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Program Structure & Courses
The PhD in Media Studies program requires the completion of six courses, the Fields Exam, a thesis proposal and a thesis.
Normal Progression
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y1 | Coursework | Coursework | Coursework |
| Y2 | Formation of Supervisory Committee and Qualifying Meeting | Fields Exam | Fields Essay Submitted |
| Y3 | Fields Exam & Thesis Proposal | Thesis Research & Writing | Thesis Research & Writing |
| Y4 | Thesis Research & Writing | Thesis Submitted | Thesis Defense |
Courses
Please use the filters below to reset the page to display required, elective, and other types of Media Studies (MS) courses, on a term-by-term basis.
"All Courses" is a list of the entire MS course catalogue. Not all courses are offered in every term or every year.
Student Profile
Santasil Mallik: A Clear Focus
PhD in Media Studies
When Santasil Mallik’s friend invited him to examine old photographs from her family’s shuttered photo studio, he didn’t imagine that evening would inspire a voyage across the globe, changing the course of his life forever. Now a media artist and PhD candidate in Media Studies, Santasil's research takes a critical look at humanitarian crises beyond the camera lens.
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