Advertising Ph.D. Program

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Combine field-specific expertise with methodological and theoretical rigor to become a leader in academia and industry.

Admissions

Details about the application procedure are available in the Graduate Brochure.  Our applicant evaluation process is holistic and will consider all components of your application materials. The code for The University of Texas at Austin is 6882. International applicants must submit the required, official TOEFL or IELTS score. View more information on TOEFL scores.

The admissions deadline for Ph.D. applicants for Fall 2024 is January 15, 2024.

We admit new students for the fall semester only. Please refer to the Graduate Brochure for detailed information on admission procedures. The Apply Texas electronic application is the standard method for applying for admission. 

Fall 2024 Ph.D. admission decisions will be available before March 15, 2024.

 

Test Scores

Ph.D. in Advertising

GPA: UT Austin requires a minimum GPA of 3.0

GRE: Optional

TOEFL: Applicants whose first language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL exam. https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/graduate-admission#TestScores

Additional Program Requirements for Admission:

  • Letters of Reference - contact information will be submitted online as part of your application for three references.
  • Statement of Purpose - a short essay defining and discussing goals, intended research areas, and previous training/education/experience.
  • Official Resume - once your application is uploaded and acknowledged by the Graduate and International Admissions, upload your resume.

The doctoral program in advertising at The University of Texas is interdisciplinary in nature. It is designed to provide a rigorous educational experience that challenges graduates to attain their highest potential of intellectual achievement. The Ph.D. program is designed to meet the needs of exceptional graduate students who wish to prepare for teaching and research positions in universities or for research careers in industry or business. The University of Texas at Austin is the leading producer of research doctorates in the U.S., according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Although one of the largest in the country, it remains highly selective. Completion of the doctoral program assumes a willingness and capacity on the part of students to further development of the discipline. Students should also be receptive to a well-rounded education in advertising, appreciating its foundations in communication, human behavior, marketing and culture. The doctoral program is deliberately designed to be broad and flexible, and students are encouraged to draw upon the full range and interests of the faculty, both within the department and across other departments in the university. More is expected of graduate students than undergraduates; doctoral studies presume a level of involvement that greatly exceeds that of a master’s program.

Program Length

The time needed to complete a Ph.D. is varied. Some or most of the coursework taken during the master's program may be counted toward the Ph.D., depending upon how applicable a course is to the student's area of study. On average, most students take about 4 years to complete their Ph.D. program.

Assistantships, Fellowships and Financial Aid

The department offers support to our incoming students with teaching assistantships, graduate assistantships and university fellowships as well as funds for conference presentations. See a list of our current Ph.D. students.

Ph.D. Student Handbook

See a detailed look at the program, as well as contact information and requirements.

Our current students

Learn more about our currents and the work they're doing.