Program Overview
The Communication at Wake Forest 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 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 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Winston-Salem, 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
- Semantics and Language in Communication
- Classical Rhetoric
- Communication and Ethics
- Communication and Technology
- Public Discourse
- Political Communication
- Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
- Health Communication Campaigns
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).
- A minimum of 33 semester hours of work, including 27 semester hours of faculty-approved course work with an average grade of B (3.0) or above on all courses attempted
- Meet the research method/foreign language requirement.
- The program requires a core of courses in general theory and research methodology
- All applicants are required to submit scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries must have a minimum total score of 86 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language administered by the TOEFL Program of the Educational Testing Service.
- An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, United States
Wake Forest 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- Start Date 2018-08-13
- Language English
- Duration 24 months