Program Overview
The Technical Communication at University of Houston Downtown 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 13,702 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Houston, 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
- Proseminar in Professional & Technical Communication
- Rhetorical Theory & Criticism
- Visual Design Theory
- Intercultural and World Communication
- Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Communication
- Instructional Design
- Hypermedia Theory and Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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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).
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- 1000-word essay that addresses the following questions in detail. Support your views with reasons and examples drawn from your reading, experience, observations, or academic studies.
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- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
- For students with a GPA lower than 3.0, Standard GRE scores on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing sections
- Test of English as a Foreign Language
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,702 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,702 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Houston Downtown 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 University of Houston Downtown
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months