Program Overview
The Communication Studies at University of Rhode Island 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 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,976 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kingston, 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
- Communication Theory
- Communication Methods
- Communication Pedagogy
- Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
- Seminar in Media Studies
- Seminar in Organizational Communication:Training and Development; Leadership and Communication; Strategic Communication and Nonprofit Organizations; Team and Group Communication in Organizations
- Seminar in Public Discourse: Rhetoric, Medicine, and Health; The Rhetoric of Race; Discovering Community: The Multicultural Voice; Rhetorical Criticism.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Complete, submitted online Application Form
- Nonrefundable application fee submitted via online application as a credit card payment or as an electronic check
- Personal statement (submitted via online application)
- Translated transcripts from all colleges attended, uploadeddirectly to your application
- Letters of recommendation (2 or 3, depending on program; submitted online)
- Official test report from the GRE, GMAT or MAT taken within the past five years, if required by the Department to which you are applying (http://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/apply/deadlines/). You must arrange for the testing organization to report your scores directly to URI. The ETS institution code for URI is 3919; you do not need to specify a department.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official test report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken with the past two years.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,976 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,976 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States
University of Rhode Island is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months