Program Overview
The Communication Studies at University of North Carolina Greensboro 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 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Greensboro, 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
- Relational Communication and the Hollywood Feature Film (graduate)
- Risk Communication
- Communication Pedagogy
- Engaging Communication Theory
- Engaging Communication Research Methodology
- Communicating for Social Change
- Voices of Power
- Seminar in Communication Ethics
- Seminar in Interpersonal (Relational) Communication
- Reclaiming Democracy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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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).
Admission Requirements:
- Entrance Exam: GRE
- Supplemental A: Professional Statement explaining how the CST MA program aligns with your personal, academic, and professional goals. \xc2\xa0
- Supplemental B: An academic or professional style writing sample, preferably a research paper written for a prior course in Communication Studies or a related discipline.
- Supplemental C: A resume or curriculum vitae
- Supplemental D: Interview
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Greensboro 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 North Carolina Greensboro
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, United States
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is accredited by the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months