Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication at Simon Fraser University in Canada, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The School of Communication approaches the study of communication using theoretical and methodological frameworks that are informed by the Social Sciences and Humanities. In both the MA and PhD programs graduate students design research projects that examine case studies, theoretical issues or practices using a communication framework, analyzing the political, economic and cultural implications for society at local and global levels. The PhD (Communication) program is normally and ideally a six year program.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology

Study options

Full Time (6 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$2,866.11 (US$ 2,060) per year

Books and supplies -1,2602

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Burnaby Campus

8888 University Drive,

Burnaby,

British Columbia,

V5A 1S6, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission requirements will normally include a master of arts degree in communication or an equivalent degree.

English Language Requirements:

Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category

Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5

IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section

CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section

Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200

Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.