Program Overview
The Communication at University of Illinois Springfield 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
- Tuition: USD 675 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 329 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Springfield, 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
- Understanding Media
- Oral Communication
- Sport/Media/Culture & College
- Human Sexualities
- Media Writing
- Introduction to Graduate Study in Communication
- Research Methods in Communication
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).
- Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00
- Two letters of recommendation including one from an academic source
- One \xc2\x96 two page personal statement of purpose
- Passing score on COM Dept graduate admission writing examination
- Students whose native language is not English must achieve a score of 580 or above on the paper-based TOEFL, or the equivalent on the computer-based or internet-based TOEFL tests.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 675 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 329 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 675 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 329 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois Springfield 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 University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, United States
University of Illinois Springfield is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months