PhD Journalism

PhD Journalism (3 years) at Shoolini University emphasises on research and teaching skills. Scholars are encouraged to develop their own approach (both theoretical and methodological) to the study of journalism, while learning and collaborating with faculty who have a diverse range of specialties.  

Through this doctoral degree, they gain a solid foundation while exploring the theories and methods that shape mass communication research. The multidisciplinary program studies traditional journalism, the expanding boundaries of the industry, including the audience’s impact on news production, social media’s role in news, the new technologies shaping practice, and more. 

Veteran and practicing journalist Vipin Pubby is the mentor for the Journalism department at Shoolini University. He has over 40 years of experience and is the former Editor of The Indian Express.

As research is an integral part of our doctoral program, students participate in the department’s research and teaching missions through their assignments as research assistants, teaching assistants and graduate instructors.

Key Highlights

  • Shoolini University offers a highly specialised Doctorate degree in Journalism 
  • Regular internships are available for students
  • Guest lectures by highly acclaimed global experts  
  • International exchange opportunities
  • Industry-oriented curriculum at par with global standards
  • Placements with industry giants

Key Areas of Research

  • Academia
  • Research
  • Social Correspondence
  • Publishing
  • Marketing
  • Social Sciences
  • Multimedia

Career Opportunities in PhD Journalism

  • Electronic Media
  • Advertising Industry
  • Digital Media
  • Public Relations
  • Print Media
  • Research
  • Content developer
  • Broadcasting

Academic Calendar for PhDs 2023
Date of Admission Between Nov 2022 to  Between Feb 2023 to April 2023 Between May 2023-July 2023  Between Aug 2023 to Oct 2023 Between Nov 2023 to Jan 2024
Jan-23
Session Feb-23 May-23 Aug-23 Nov-23 Feb-24
Payment of tuition fee/Hostel fee for the semester Within 15 days from date of admission Within 15 days from date of admission Within 15 days from date of admission Within 15 days from date of admission Within 15 days from date of admission
Late fee payment with fine for the semester Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission
Registration (Online)* Within 21 days from date of admission Within 21 days from date of admission Within 21 days from date of admission  Within 21 days from date of admission Within 21 days from date of admission
Late Registration (with late fee) Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission
Commencement of Research  From the day of Registration From the day of Registration From the day of Registration From the day of Registration From the day of Registration
Commencement of Classes  May 15 - 30, 2023 Oct 26- Nov 08, 2023 May 13 - 25, 2024
I Term Examination  June 08 - 10, 2023 Nov 16-18, 2023 May 30 – June 1, 2024 
II Term Examination  July 4 - 14, 2023 December 15-23, 2023 July 3 - 13, 2024
Payment of tuition fee/Hostel fee for next semester July 1-15, 2023 Oct 1-15, 2023 Jan 01-15, 2024 April 1-15, 2024 July 1-15, 2024
Late fee payment with fine for next semester July 16-30, 2023 Oct 16-30, 2023 Jan 16-30, 2024 April 16-30, 2024 July 16-30, 2024
Date of Registration of next semester (Online) July 28-Aug 1, 2023 Nov 1-5, 2023 Feb 1-5, 2024 May 1-5, 2024 August 1-5, 2024
           
*Student will register for 1 course of 3 credits from Coursera and 5 credits of Research for synopsis at the time of Registration.

Vipin Pubby
Vipin PubbyProfessor
Subodh Saurabh Singh
Subodh Saurabh SinghAssociate Professor
Tej Nath Dhar
Tej Nath DharProfessor
Deepshikha Thakur
Deepshikha ThakurAssistant Professor
Supriya Srivastava
Supriya SrivastavaAssistant Professor
Mala Tripathi
Mala TripathiAssistant Professor
Anupama Chandel
Anupama ChandelAssistant Professor
Apar Kaushik
Apar KaushikAssistant Professor
Indu Negi
Indu NegiAssistant Professor
Bhawna
BhawnaAssistant Professor
Isha Jaswal
Isha JaswalAssistant Professor
Navreet Sahi
Navreet SahiAssociate Professor
Rajesh Williams
Rajesh WilliamsAssistant Professor
Hemant Kumar Sharma
Hemant Kumar SharmaAssistant Professor

Frequently Asked Questions

Enrolling in a PhD program helps you begin or continue research in the field you're passionate about. You can delve deeper, make new discoveries, improve conceptual tactics and apply those concepts through the research conducted. You can decide what to work on, how to work, and chart your journey with support and guidance from a supervisory team.

Why should I pursue a PhD from Shoolini University?

Shoolini University is India’s No.1 Research University (QS World University Rankings, Asia-2023) with 150+ programs and top placements & internships in India. Over the past decade, Shoolini has built a worldwide network of partner universities to foster exchange opportunities, collaborative academic programs, faculty engagement and research, and other activities. Shoolini offers study abroad opportunities with scholarships to top universities in the USA, Australia, UK, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Italy, among others. Shoolini has filed 1200+ patents; its h-index is >100 with Field Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) of 2.22. It has 104+ state-of-the-art laboratories, 9 Centres of Excellence, and 2 Shoolini Researchers are among the Top 1% Scientists of the world.

Students with a minimum CGPA score of 7.5/10 in the four-year-undergraduate program (FYUP) will now be eligible for PhD admissions, without having to complete a master’s program, according to the new regulations on the award of PhD degree finalised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The institution's accreditation by appropriate agencies means the program meets high standards of academic excellence. However, other factors, such as the field of research, number of publications, collaborations, etc., are also considered.

Doctoral programs require intensive training in research methods. This includes interviews, surveys, questionnaires, clinical trials, and laboratory experiments. These skills are put into practice when the candidate conducts fieldwork for the dissertation. Skills gained in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and statistical analysis are transferable to non-academic research environments, particularly for industrial research. In addition, employers outside of academia seek individuals with sound research skills to carry out projects at think tanks and research institutes in both the private and government sectors.

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Course Details

  • Eligibility: Four year graduation degree by research or Master’s degree in related discipline with minimum 55% marks

  • Admission Criteria: Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test (SU-SAT), and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction

  • Duration: 3 years

  • Semester Fee

    Himachal Pradesh Domicile : 75000
    Others : 80000

Admissions Open: 2023

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