Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts

The Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts leads to the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Social Sciences, or Doctor of Arts (Theatre and Drama). It covers journalism, media research, game studies, communications, visual culture, audio research, and the performing arts.

Tampere University describes the programme as giving students extensive theoretical and methodological expertise. The degree takes 4 years and is delivered through blended teaching in Finnish and English.

The programme prepares students for research and teaching positions in universities and for other expert roles in public and private organisations, higher education administration, and cultural, arts, and science administration.

• research and teaching positions in universities
• other expert roles in public and private organisations
• higher education administration
• cultural administration
• arts administration
• science administration
• expert organisations requiring specialised knowledge in the performing arts