School of Communication

Application Information

Applications for the 2010-2011 Academic Year are now being accepted. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009.

A complete application consists of:

  • The online application
    *On the online application, select the program "Screen Cultures PhD (S30PH)"*
  • Statment of Purpose (mailed or submitted online)
  • Official transcripts from all previous institutions (must be mailed)
  • 3 letters of recommendation (mailed or submitted online)
  • Official GRE scores (must be submitted by ETS, see instructions below)
  • Writing Sample (no specific page limit, under 30 preferred, mailed or submitted online)
  • International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.

Send all application materials that you do not submit on-line to:

Northwestern University
Department of Radio/Television/Film
Ph.D. in Screen Cultures
1920 Campus Drive, 2nd Floor
Evanston, IL 60208

Submit your GRE Scores through ETS to The Graduate School (code: 1565) is all that is required. We have no department code.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact: John Haas, Program Assistant : 847-491-7315

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Application Information

Applications for the 2010-2011 Academic Year are now being accepted. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009.

A complete application consists of:

Send all application materials that you do not submit on-line to:

Northwestern University
Department of Radio/Television/Film
Ph.D. in Screen Cultures
1920 Campus Drive, 2nd Floor
Evanston, IL 60208

Submit your GRE Scores through ETS to The Graduate School (code: 1565) is all that is required. We have no department code.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact: John Haas, Program Assistant : 847-491-7315