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English and Communication

State University of New York Potsdam
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Tuition USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The English and Communication at State University of New York Potsdam 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 English and Communication 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Potsdam, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the English and Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:

  1. Journalist
  2. PR Manager
  3. Content Strategist
  4. Media Producer
  5. Digital Marketing Manager
  6. Communications Officer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. History of the Novel
  2. Discourses of Humanism: the Western
  3. Topics in Book History
  4. Folklore and Literature
  5. Theory of Composition
  6. Cold War Fiction and Film
  7. Rhetorical Criticism
  8. Literature/Translation Studies
  9. Theory of Rhetoric

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

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).

Flexible admission requirements:

We welcome applicants from diverse disciplines: Applicants should normally have earned a bachelor\'s degree with a major in English, Communication, or Writing. Applications are welcome from those who have degrees in humanities and social sciences fields such as History, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, and Women\'s and Gender Studies. Additional coursework might be required of these applicants.

We look at your recent academic performance: Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the junior and senior years or final 60 credits of undergraduate work. (Applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally, under special circumstances.)


English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact State University of New York Potsdam 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 State University of New York Potsdam

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State University of New York Potsdam

New York, United States

The State University of New York at Potsdam is a public college in Potsdam, New York, United States. Founded in 1816, it is the northernmost member of the State University of New York (SUNY)...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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