Daughter is on programme of studies in Communication (9)
I believe the answer is:
discourse
'studies in communication' is the definition.
'discourse' can be an answer for 'communication' (discourse is a kind of communication). I am unsure of the 'studies in' bit.
'daughter is on programme' is the wordplay.
'daughter' becomes 'd' (genealogical abbreviation).
'on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'programme' becomes 'course' (programme of study).
'd'+'is'+'course'='DISCOURSE'
'of' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for discourse that I've seen before include "To hold a conversation" , "Speech - conversation" , "Communication verbally" , "(Formal) talk" , "Engage in conversation; debate" .)