Preparation of highly qualified media professionals capable of scientific activity and teaching in the university, with a high level of intelligence, information literacy and professional culture, taking into account the prospects for the development of the country.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the specialty «8D03201 – Journalism»

- professor;

- chief editor, chief editor of the media;

- Head, scientific consultant of consulting services, media NGOs, PR-structures;

- Head of press services of ministries, akimats, Department of Internal Affairs and other structures; head,

- Consultant of international media and other organizations.

- higher education institutions;

- media;

- press centers of state and government bodies, commercial structures;

- Ministry of Culture and Sports; Ministry of Information and Communications;

- advertising agencies;

- public and private publishing houses;

- enterprises, organizations, government bodies.

- pedagogical;

- consulting and expert;

- research;

- information and analytical;

-management.

1. General civil qualities: patriotism, citizenship, determined by an active lifestyle, civil self-consciousness, law-abiding, understanding of their civil rights, freedoms and duties.

2. Spiritual and moral qualities: humanity, honesty, conscientiousness, tolerance, decency, mercy, active citizenship.

3. Intellectual qualities: erudition, critical and emotional thinking, fluency in English, information and communication technologies, the ability to learn throughout life.

5. Business qualities: hard work, responsibility, flexibility, adaptability, ability to work in a team, ability to make non-standard decisions in emergency situations.

6. Organizational and volitional qualities: dedication, self-demanding, self-critical, organized, sociable, having a common culture, will, ability to achieve the intended goal, stress resistance.

7. Special qualities: creative approach to work, integrity and honesty in conducting research.

Learning outcomes for doctoral students (Dublin Descriptors)

At the end of the educational program, graduates can:

1) demonstrate a systematic understanding of the field of study of the media environment, mastering the skills and research methods used in this area;

2) demonstrate the ability to think, design, implement and adapt the essential research process with a scientific approach;

3) to contribute by own original research to the expansion of the boundaries of the scientific field, which deserves publication at the national or international level;

4) critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas in the field of journalism, media, PR, and other media activities;

5) communicate their knowledge and achievements to colleagues, the scientific community and the general public;

6) to promote the technological, social or cultural development of a knowledge-based society in the academic and professional context.