Program Overview
The Scientific and Technical Communication at University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a MSc programme in Communications & Media, 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 Scientific and Technical 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Minneapolis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Scientific and Technical Communication 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
- Visual Rhetoric
- Usability and Human Factors in Technical Communication
- Information Design: Theory and Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- TOEFL
- Internet Based - Total Score: 79
- Internet Based - Writing Score: 21
- Internet Based - Reading Score: 19
- Paper Based - Total Score: 550
- IELTS
- Total Score: 6.5
- MELAB
- Final score: 80
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minnesota, U.S.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public land-grant research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the flagship institution of the...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English