Program Overview
The Communication Studies at The University of Alabama 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 13,475 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,235 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Tuscaloosa, 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
- Introduction to Graduate Studies
- Introduction to Teaching Public Speaking
- Communication and Diversity
- African American Rhetoric
- Political Communication
- Gender and Political Communication.
- Independent Study
- Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
- Classical Rhetorical Theory
- Seminar in Rhetorical Criticism
- Group Leadership
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Conflict and Negotiation
- Human Communication Theory
- Theories of Persuasion
- Relational Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Seminar: Public Address
- Communication and Gender
- Seminar in Organizational Communication
- Organizational Assessment and Intervention
- Technology, Culture, and Human Communication
- Internship in Communication Studies
- Special Topics
- Professional Project
- Thesis Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Complete the Graduate School\xc2\x92s application form. If interested in the fully online master\xc2\x92s program, you must select the distance learning option on the application.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Provide a Statement of Purpose
- Provide contact information for three academic references. You must furnish a official email address for each person you name as recommending your application. Actual letters of recommendation are not required.
- Provide admission test scores. You may submit test scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or The Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
- Provide transcripts for each institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credits
- Provide English Language Proficiency Test Scores (for non-native speakers of English)
Additional Elements of Application
- If you are applying to the main-campus and are interested in a COM Graduate Teaching Assistantship, you need to send a letter of application and a 10-minute video-recording of yourself delivering a speech or otherwise demonstrating speaking ability.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,475 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,235 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,475 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,235 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama 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 The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months