Program Overview
The Communication Studies at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a MSc 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
- Tuition: USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Shippensburg, 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
- Mass communication writing
- Web publishing
- Communications research and analysis
- Theory
- Ethics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You should have a bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA).\xc2\xa0
- Professional resume
- Three professional references [PDF form]
- 500-word\xc2\xa0statement of purpose
- The above three requirements can be emailed as a PDF or Word document to\xc2\xa0GradAdmiss@ship.edu.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, United States
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months