P. h.D in Communication , NCCU

As the highest academic program in communication studies in Taiwan, the Doctoral Program in the College of Communication plays a pivotal role in advancing disciplinary knowledge and serving as a key national resource for expertise. In response to the evolving landscape of digitalization, media convergence, and globalization, the program has broadened its admissions criteria to attract a diverse range of candidates. In addition to master’s degree holders in communication-related fields, the program actively recruits:

1. Graduates from related disciplines, including social sciences, humanities, information technology, telecommunications, and interdisciplinary studies.
2. Professionals from non-academic sectors, such as government agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations, who hold a master’s degree and seek further academic advancement.
3. Outstanding international students, to enhance global perspectives and strengthen international competitiveness.

Doctoral candidates in the College of Communication are expected to develop the following key competencies:

1. Advanced Research and Creative Thinking

As the highest level of graduate education, the Ph.D. program demands not only a strong passion for research but also systematic, rigorous, and in-depth training. It aims to cultivate research excellence, creative problem-solving, and practical application skills. Like other social sciences, communication studies have significant real-world implications. Doctoral students must be capable of identifying critical issues, analyzing complex phenomena, and formulating innovative solutions.

2. Global Mobility and Interdisciplinary Expertise

In an increasingly interconnected academic and professional landscape, the program fosters international awareness and cross-cultural dialogue, equipping graduates with the skills necessary to compete in global academia and industry. Beyond academic careers, students are encouraged to apply their expertise in knowledge-based industries, government agencies, and the non-profit sector. By bridging academic research with real-world applications, graduates will be well-prepared to meet the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in higher education and beyond.

本院博士班做為國內傳播學門之最高學制，在學門知識領域傳承扮演關鍵角色，也是國家重要的人力資源。因應數位化、媒介匯流、國際化趨勢，招生對象更為多元，除傳播領域碩士畢業生外，亦廣泛多元招收（一）其他社會人文科學相關系所、資訊／電信／電訊相關系所以及其他科際整合系所之碩士畢業生；（二）相關領域非學術部門（如：政府機構／產業／第三部門）在職人員，具碩士學位，有意進修更高學位者；（三）為拓展學生國際視野並增加國際競爭力，亦希望招收其他國家／地區的優秀學生。

傳播學院博士班所欲培養之人才至少應具備以下條件：

• 深厚的研究與創意思考能力。博士生是大學最高學制研究生，不僅應有研究熱忱，更當透過系統的、嚴謹的、踏實的、深入的訓練使之兼具研究能力、創意思考以及實踐能力。嚴格來說，社會科學各學門均具相當之實用性，傳播學門亦不例外，因而傳播學院的博士生不僅要有發現問題、解釋現象之能力，也應當有解決問題之潛能。
• 具備橫向流動能力，其一便是地域的橫向流動能力。為因應國際化挑戰，本院期能培育博士生國際公民意識與國際對話能力，使之具備國際學術／產業之競爭力。其二則是知識領域的橫向流動能力，期望本院博士生未來除投入大學知識殿堂擔任教席外，亦能投身於學術領域以外的知識產業、政府機構或第三部門從事研發／實踐工作，以因應國家社會對於高教人才之殷切需求。