Program Overview
The Communication Studies at Baylor 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 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,583 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Texas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication 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
- Organizational Communication
- Communication Training and Development
- Leadership and Communication
- Advanced Small Group Theory and Practice
- Politics and Communication (Cross-listed as PSC 4310)
- Conflict and Communication
- Systemic Inquiry
- Communication and the Family
- Criticism of Contemporary Public Address
- Corporate Advocacy and Public Policy
- Public Discourse and Foreign Policy (Cross-listed as PSC 4335)
- African American Communication
- Internship in Speech Communication
- Rhetorical Theory
- Visual Rhetoric
- American Rhetoric (Cross-listed as AMS 4397)
- Public Discourse and the Classic Liberal Tradition
- History and Criticism of British Public Address
- Workshop in Directing the Speech Program
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants must submit the following materials:
- Transcripts: Yearly or semester records from each college or university attended that indicate the number of lecture and/or laboratory hours per week, per course, and the grade received in each course.
- Diplomas/Proof of Degree/Academic Certificates: will be required for each degree you have received. The documents will include the title and date of the degree conferred.
- Online Application
- Current GRE Scores
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,583 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 1,583 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Baylor 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 Baylor University
Baylor University
Waco, United States
Baylor 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 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months