Program Overview
The Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University 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 Communication and Media Studies 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 7.5
- Tuition: USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bronxville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication and Media Studies 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
- Multimedia Tools
- Fundamentals of Web Design
- Public Media Theory and Practice
- Public Journalism
- Strategic Communication
- Freedom of Expression
- Press, Politics, and Public Policy
- Theories of Media, Culture, and Society
- The Environment and the Media
- Race, Gender and Digital Media or
- Media Ethics
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 3 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).
Admission Requirements
- The GRE exam is required for those wanting to be considered for financial aid;
- The successful candidate for admission should have a 3.0 GPA or better;
- Written personal statement;
- Official college transcript;
- A resume or CV;
- Three letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional) or
- A maximum of three work samples may be submitted electronically. These may take the form of written work (either analytical or journalistic), the articulation of internship experience(s), or some type of digital production (e.g., a website, short film, or video, piece of multimedia journalism, audio piece or podcast, a data visualization or motion graphic).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Fordham University 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 Fordham University
Fordham University
Bronx, United States
Fordham University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2006-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months