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Lifespan & Digital Communication

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Tuition USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2004-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Norfolk, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Lifespan & Digital Communication at Old Dominion 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 Lifespan & Digital 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
  5. Tuition: USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Norfolk, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Lifespan & Digital 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. Lifespan Communication Research and Theory
  2. Digital Communication Theory and Research
  3. Social Change and Communication Systems
  4. Lifespan Communication Research Methods
  5. Critical Methods and Digital Communication

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Application Checklist

  • Application and fee
  • Equivalent U.S. Bachelor\'s Degree
  • All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma
  • Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)
  • Passport identification page, if available
In addition to meeting all general University requirements, an applicant must have an undergraduate average of at least 3.25 in Communication or a related field and a 3.0 overall; two letters of recommendation from faculty members, or those who can evaluate the applicant\xc2\x92s academic potential; GRE scores typically at or above 1000 as a composite of verbal and quantitative scores; and a 500-word essay that outlines the applicant\xc2\x92s professional and personal goals in pursuing this degree, while explaining the relationship of these aforementioned goals to the Lifespan and Digital Communication degree program.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Old Dominion University 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 Old Dominion University

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Old Dominion University

Norfolk, United States

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2004-04-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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