Program Overview
The Applied Communication Studies - Public Relations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Communication Studies - Public Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Edwardsville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Communication Studies - Public Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar in Public Relations
- Nonprofit Public Relations
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Graduate School\xc2\xa0application\xc2\xa0and $40 fee
- Submission of all post-secondary academic transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor\'s degree prior to enrollment
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- Submit a typed statement (of at least 500 words) about the academic and professional goals they plan to attain through their work in the graduate program
- Submit two (2) letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant\'s potential for graduate-level academic work, leadership and interpersonal skills. \xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois University Edwardsville directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, United States
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2008-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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