The Doctoral Programme in Media and Communication Studies is an academic programme that aims to examine in depth the dynamic relationships between media, communication, and society through an interdisciplinary understanding. Designed for students aiming for an academic career, the Doctoral Programme in Media and Communication Studies covers various courses that provide in-depth knowledge in this field. Courses offered in the programme include Advanced Research Methods and Scientific Ethics, Media, Culture, and Society, Digital Sociology, Digitalisation and the Surveillance Society, Consumer Society, Media Economics, Philosophy of Communication, Current Debates in Communication Studies, and New Applications in Design.

The programme provides students with a solid foundation in media and communication theories and research methods. In this context, topics such as media analysis, digital communication, and media ethics contribute to students’ academic and professional development by providing a broad perspective.

The programme’s mission is to aim for academic excellence in the educational process, ensuring that the research conducted is transformed into social benefit through knowledge production both locally and internationally, and to equip students with critical thinking skills. The aim of the education is to provide students with in-depth knowledge in the field of media and communication, enabling them to contribute to the academic field. In this context, ethical values are emphasised, and students are taught to adhere to these values in their professional lives.

The education received in the ARUCAD Doctoral Programme in Media and Communication Studies is enriched with innovative methods and international perspectives. The experienced faculty provides support using various interactive and applied methods to develop students’ knowledge and skills. In this way, doctoral students develop a profile that can compete on a global scale while gaining in-depth knowledge in the field of media and communication. The programme aims to cultivate critical thinking in participants while also training them as productive academics in their field.

The courses offered provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, aiming to develop critical thinking and analytical perspective. For example, the course “Advanced Research Methods and Scientific Ethics” provides students with information on how to address ethical issues in the research process, while the course “Digitalisation and Surveillance Society” enables understanding of social dynamics in today’s digital world.

The programme aims not only to train academics but also to ensure that students are knowledgeable about current debates and innovative applications in the field of media and communication.