Program Overview
The Communication at California State University East Bay 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 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 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hayward, United States, United States
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
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- Seminar in Theories in Communication
- Seminar in Communication, Media, and Society
- Seminar in Globalization and Media\xa0Units:\xa04
- Seminar in Critical Cultural Studies\xa0Units:\xa04
- Critical Ethnic Media Studies
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 2.5 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).
- submit the university application form, with fee, to the Admissions Office, Student Services and Administration Building, Cal State East Bay, Hayward, CA 94542;
- submit the department application form, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and a sample of scholarly writing to the Graduate Coordinator, Department of Communication, Cal State East Bay, Hayward, CA 94542. Both university and department application forms are available on the Department of Communication website. You may be admitted under one of the following:
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University East Bay 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 California State University East Bay
California State University East Bay
Hayward, California
California State University, East Bay is a public university in Hayward, California. The university is part of the California State University system and offers 136 undergraduate and 60...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 24 months