Faculty of Communication and Media – King Abdulaziz University
Supplementary Admission Test for the PhD Program
(For Teaching Assistants and Lecturers Only)
Supplementary PhD Admission Test Information
Examination Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Examination Time (PhD Program): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Examination Venue
| No. |
Applicants |
Examination Venue |
| 1 |
Male Applicants |
College Building (155): Computer Laboratories (First Floor – Lab 225, Second Floor – Lab 324) |
| 2 |
Female Applicants |
Building (3), Ground Floor – Female Campus |
Exam Topics and Recommended References
(Candidates are encouraged to consult other relevant references for all topics.)
I. Communication and Media Theories
- Communication Theories: Philosophical Perspectives and Practical Applications
Author: Prof. Mohammed Al-Qaari
- New Media and Public Relations Theories
Authors: Dr. Afnan Qutb & Dr. Alaa Al-Sheikh
II. Research Methods in Media and Communication
- Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
Author: John W. Creswell
Arabic Translation: Dr. Abdulmohsen Al-Qahtani, Kuwait University
III. Specialized Knowledge
(Applicants should prepare for one of the following tracks.)
Marketing Communication
- Consumer Behavior: A Functional and Applied Approach
Author: Ali Falah Muflih Al-Zoubi
Journalism and Digital Media
- Journalism and Digital Media in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Dr. Ahmed Ali Al-Zahrani & Dr. Marwa Attia Mohammed
Visual and Audio Production
- Writing for Television, Radio, and New Media
Author: Robert Hilliard
Arabic Translation: Moayad Hassan Fawzi
Public Relations
- Corporate Communication and Government Communication
Author: Dr. Ahmed Al-Arfaj
IV. Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
(Media Case Study)
Applicants are expected to demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in addressing media-related phenomena, issues, or problems through a case study.
Topics
I. Communication and Media Theories
- Effects Approach Theories
- Functional Approach Theories
- Cognitive Approach Theories
- Systems Analysis Approach Theories
- New Media Approach Theories
- Integrated Approach Theories
II. Research Methods in Media and Communication
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Mixed Methods Research
III. Specialized Knowledge in Communication and Media
(Focus on one specialization only.)
- Journalism and Digital Media
- Public Relations
- Marketing Communication
- Visual and Audio Production
Department Contact:
Email:
fcm-jcom@kau.edu.sa
Telephone:
+966 12 695 0000
Extension:
41154
