Program Overview
The Communication Studies at University of Kansas 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 7
- Tuition: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Lawrence, 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
- Post-Soviet Communication
- Internship in Communication Studies
- American Public Address, Puritans to 1900
- American Public Address, 1900-Present
- Communication in Conflict Resolution
- Persuasion Theory and Research
- Argumentation
- Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Theories and Research
- Communication Across the Life-span
- Communication and Culture
- Theories of the Interview
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 3.3 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).
- Complete an\xc2\xa0online application.\xc2\xa0An application fee will be charged at the time of applying online. Applicants must pay the application fee with a credit card.
- Submit official GRE or TOEFL scores. All domestic applicants must submit GRE scores. International applicants must submit TOEFL scores unless they have earned a degree within the United States. In this case, GRE scores must be submitted instead of TOEFL
- Submit one copy of official transcripts of all previous college work, both undergraduate and graduate. Transcripts will be submitted online by the student, and the applicant must send an official sealed copy to the department at the address listed below.
- Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals in a position to comment meaningfully on the applicant\'s potential for graduate work. Individuals writing letters will be sent an e-mail from College Net with instructions to fill out an evaluation form and attach a copy of their letter to that.\xc2\xa0 These items will be uploaded to the student\'s account when complete.
- Submit online a two to three page statement of purpose letter indicating the importance of your goals and academic interests and how these goals and interests relate to the sub-fields of Communication Studies upon which currently faculty focus.\xc2\xa0 If there are faculty members whose research/teaching you find particularly interesting, please list them at the conclusion of your statement.
- Submit online a resume or curriculum vita
- Submit a research writing sample
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kansas 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 Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence, United States
University of Kansas 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 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months