Program Overview
The Communication at Idaho State University is a MA programme in Communications & Media, 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication 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
- Mass Communication and Society
- Gender and Communication
- Communication Inquiry
- Mass Media History, Law, and Ethics
- Advanced Reporting
- Advanced Leader Communication
- Conflict Management
- Management Communication
- Narrative and Print
- Advanced Issues in Design
- Sport Public Relations
- Public Relations Campaigns
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants applying as degree-seeking students must request that each institution at which they have taken any post-secondary work submit one official transcript directly to the Graduate School. Please check with individual departments and programs.
Idaho State University undergraduate transcripts are available to the Graduate School and need not be forwarded by the applicant.
Some programs require additional information (e.g., letters of recommendation);
Applicants must clearly indicate the desired graduate program on the application form.
GRE/GMAT/MAT may be required for degree-seeking applicants at the discretion of the department.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Idaho State 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 Idaho State University
Idaho State University
Idaho Falls, United States
research university in eastern Idaho, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
