Program Overview
The Media Theory and Research at Southern Illinois University is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 12 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 Media Theory and Research 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Carbondale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media Theory and Research 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 Media as Social Institutions
- Foundations of Media Communication Theory
- Masters Seminar
- Critical Research Methods in Media Arts
- Quantitative Reseach Methods in Mass Communication
- Qualitative Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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 3 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).
Admission Requirements
- Online Application (most documents below can be uploaded through the application site)
- 3 Letters of Reference
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Statements: Personal, Biographical, Research\xc2\xb7
- A writing sample
- GRE (Institutional Code = 1726 SIUC; Department Code = 4508 Mass Communications)
- Transcripts (3.0 minimum gpa- originals must be sent via post)
- International applicants should have excellent English speaking and writing skills.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, United States
Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 33