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Tuition USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Lafayette, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Telecommunications at University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 Telecommunications 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. Tuition: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  5. Location: Baton Rouge, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Telecommunications 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. Environmental Engineering with Experimental Analysis
  2. Hydrology
  3. Structural Mechanics
  4. Systems Design
  5. Highway Engineering
  6. Wastewater Treatment
  7. Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
  8. Bridge Design
  9. Mechanics of Sediment Transport
  10. Dynamics and Matrix Analysis of Structures
  11. Structural Systems Design
  12. Plates and Shells
  13. Advanced Desigh of Steel Structures
  14. Foundation Design
  15. Computational Hydraulics
  16. Transportation Planning
  17. Traffic Flow Theory and Control
  18. Urban Infrastructure Systems
  19. Pavement Design and Management
  20. Water Quality Modeling

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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 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).

Requirements
Admission RequirementsTo be admitted to the Master of Science in CIvil Engineering program, there are multiple requirements you must meet. Visit the graduate school website to apply.
Undergraduate Degree
First, you must have either:
  • a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program;
  • an approved non-accredited bachelor of science degree in civil engineering; or
  • a bachelor of science degree from a closely aligned, non-engineering major.
  • In most cases, if you do not hold an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, you may have take additional undergraduate courses to ensure that you have the appropriate civil engineering knowledgebase. Those will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
GPATo be considered, you must have either:
  • An overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; or
  • A cumulative technical GPA calculated over the last 60 hours of your undergraduate curriculum of 2.85 or higher, which is calculated using technical courses of engineering and sciences.
GRE ScoreYou must submit your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores before you can be considered for admission.
  • Verbal Score: Must be at least 145.
  • Combined verbal and quantitative scores: Must be at least 287.
ExceptionsIf you do not meet the requirements above, a faculty member from the Department of Civil Engineering will have to submit an admissions petition to the graduate coordinator. Once that is received, the department head and graduate coordinator will bring the petition forward for a graduate faculty vote. The petition must receive a majority vote to allow your acceptance to the graduate program.
Graduate Student RequirementsTo remain a graduate student in the Master of Science in CIvil Engineering program, you must retain a 3.0 GPA. Learn more about the course requirements.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 Louisiana at Lafayette

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months