Program Overview
The Critical Media Practices at University of Colorado at Boulder 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 Critical Media Practices 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 54,883 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,301 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boulder, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Critical Media Practices 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
- Critical Media Practices Workshop
- Media Production Methods and Ideas
- Animation
- Documentary Media Poetics
- Performance Audio Recording
- Recording Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- CU-Boulder application or the Common Application
- $50 application fee ($70 for international students)
- Two essays
- One letter of recommendation
- High school transcript
- SAT or ACT score
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 54,883 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,301 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 54,883 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,301 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Colorado at Boulder 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 Colorado at Boulder
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, United States
University of Colorado at Boulder is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months