Program Overview
The Communications at Pennsylvania State University 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 Communications 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
- Location: University Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communications 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
- [\'COMMS 500 Seminar in Communications and Cultural Theory (3 cr.)\', \'COMMS 503 Research Methods in Communications (3 cr.)\', "COMMS 580 Master\'s Project in Communications (3-6 cr.)", \'COMMS 600 or 610 Thesis Research (6 cr.)\', \'[COMMS 500 and COMMS 503 to be taken within the first 12 credits after enrollment in the program. Students elect EITHER COMMS 580 or COMMS 600. A minimum of 12 credits in prescribed courses are required if selecting the thesis option, COMMS 600]\', "COMMS 525 Advanced Writers\' Seminar (3-9 cr.)", \'COMMS 568 Media Production Workshop (3-9 cr.)\', \'COMMS 519 Communications Technology and Culture in History (3 cr.)\', \'COMMS 555 Media Discourse Analysis (3 cr.)\', \'COMMS 560 Seminar in Global Culture and Communications (3 cr.)\', \'COMM 414 MEDIA MANAGEMENT (3)\', \'COMM 415 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY (3)\', \'COMM 421W ADVERTISING CREATIVE STRATEGIES (3)\', \'COMM 430 MASS MEDIA AND POLITICS (3)\', \'COMM 441 ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN ( 3)\', \'COMM 456 MEDIA CRITICISM AND THEORY (3)\', \'COMM 457 MEDIA AUDIENCES AND CONTEXTS (3)\', \'COMM 458 MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS ( 3)\', \'COMM 459 CULTURAL EFFECTS OF INTERACTIVE AND ONLINE MEDIA (3)\', \'COMM 462 FEATURE WRITING (3)\', \'COMM 471 PUBLIC RELATIONS MEDIA AND METHODS ( 3)\', \'COMM 474 DEPTH REPORTING (3)\', \'COMM 482 ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP (4)\', "COMM 488 WRITERS\' SEMINAR (3 per semester, maximum of 9)", \'COMM 594 RESEARCH TOPICS (1 -15)\', \'COMM 595 INTERNSHIP (1 -18)\', \'COMM 596 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES (1 - 9)\', \'COMM 597 SPECIAL TOPICS (1 - 9)\']
Admission Requirements
Detailed admission requirements are not specified. Common requirements may include:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
For specific requirements, please contact the university directly.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-05-18
About Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
State College, United States
The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months