Program Overview
The Technical Communication at Arizona State University is a MSc 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 29,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Mesa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Fundamentals of Technical Communication
- Principles of Visual Communication
- Visualizing Data and Information
- Principles of Web Authoring
- Social Media in the Workplace
- Principles of Technical Editing
- Grant and Proposal Writing
- User Experience
- Content Management and Topic-Based Authoring
- Technical and Scientific Reports
- Copyright and Intellectual Property in the Electronic Age
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
Degree: A minimum of a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Applicants in any program of study will be accepted as potential candidates for the program.
Students must apply to the Graduate Education office utilizing the online admission application; applicants must meet all admission requirements of the Graduate Education office.
All applicants must submit a written letter of application that includes a detailed statement of purpose as well as a portfolio of at least three documents that demonstrate the applicant\'s ability to write in a variety of genres. Portfolio documents can include both academic or professional writing for a range of audiences and purposes and need not be in the area of technical communication. The portfolio should be 15-30 pages in length. The writing samples in the portfolio will be evaluated using a rubric that considers several criteria, including demonstration of ability to focus on a specific purpose and to meet audience needs, organization, clarity, mechanical soundness and overall effectiveness.
All applicants must submit three letters of reference, either academic or professional, that speak to the background and capabilities of the applicant.
GPA: A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00=A) in the last 60 hours of a student\'s first bachelor\'s degree program is required. A minimum of 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00=A) in the applicable master\'s degree is required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 29,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arizona State 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 Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Tempe, United States
Arizona State University(Arizona StateorASU) is apublicresearch universityinTempe, Arizona, United States.Founded in 1885 asTerritorial Normal Schoolby the13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
