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Media Studies

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Doctoral DegreeCIP: 09.0102

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Charlottesville, Virginia

    1827 University Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903-2628

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive LearningTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationPersuasionQuality Control AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingInstructingLearning StrategiesMonitoring

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeSales and MarketingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentTelecommunicationsPsychologyPersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematics

Abilities

Written ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasOriginalityInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive
  • Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environ
  • Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, dire
  • Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's crea
  • Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
  • Present drafts and ideas to clients.
  • Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
  • Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with au
  • Respond to questions from the public.
  • Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
  • Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
  • Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
  • Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
  • Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
  • Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareDesktop publishing softwareVideo creation and editing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareWord processing softwareComputer based training softwareProject management software

Tools

Computer laser printersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersTablet computersCopy machinesDesktop computersLaptop computersTeleconferencing equipmentUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesVideoconferencing equipmentDigital still camerasDigital video camerasMulti-line telephone systemsPrecision rulersVideo editing equipmentCommunication headphonesCompact digital camerasDigital audio recordersDigital audio workstationsEditing consolesFlash disksHigh definition HD video camerasMicrophonesMobile broadcast unitsSatellite phonesAudio compressorsAudio mixersAudio monitorsAudio speakersBroadcast cameras

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers27-3043.05
  • Writers and Authors27-3043.00
  • Editors27-3041.00
  • News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists27-3023.00
  • Communications Teachers, Postsecondary25-1122.00
  • Public Relations Managers11-2032.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Organizational or institutional creative vision — set and communicate as a lead author, series editor, or creative director shaping the artistic direction of publishing programs, literary imprints, or media productions.
  • Genre-defining or culturally significant long-form works — author with full autonomy, advancing literary discourse and establishing benchmarks that influence peers and future practitioners across the field.
  • Cross-disciplinary creative frameworks — develop by integrating fine arts, media theory, and cultural criticism to produce hybrid works or editorial platforms that expand the boundaries of established genres.
  • Talent pipelines for emerging writers — build and steward through structured mentorship programs, residency leadership, or editorial fellowship design within academic or professional publishing institutions.
  • High-stakes editorial and production partnerships — lead with publishers, film studios, or media organizations, negotiating creative and contractual terms that protect artistic standards at organizational scale.
  • Strategic research and development agendas — establish for long-term creative projects or institutional initiatives, directing teams of researchers, fact-checkers, and editorial assistants toward ambitious investigative goals.
  • Public literary discourse — shape through keynote addresses, critical essays in major outlets, panel leadership, and cultural commentary that position the organization or individual practice at the vanguard of the field.
  • Revenue and rights strategies for creative portfolios — oversee using knowledge of sales, marketing, and licensing to maximize intellectual property value across print, digital, and adaptation markets.
  • Industry standards and best practices for creative writing — influence by contributing to curriculum design, professional association governance, or policy-level conversations about authorship, attribution, and digital rights.
  • Sustained body of work across decades — steward by making deliberate career-level decisions about form, subject matter, and publication venue that ensure lasting cultural relevance and institutional legacy.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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