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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Baton Rouge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Telecommunications 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
- Environmental Engineering with Experimental Analysis
- Hydrology
- Structural Mechanics
- Systems Design
- Highway Engineering
- Wastewater Treatment
- Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
- Bridge Design
- Mechanics of Sediment Transport
- Dynamics and Matrix Analysis of Structures
- Structural Systems Design
- Plates and Shells
- Advanced Desigh of Steel Structures
- Foundation Design
- Computational Hydraulics
- Transportation Planning
- Traffic Flow Theory and Control
- Urban Infrastructure Systems
- Pavement Design and Management
- Water Quality Modeling
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 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.
- 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.
- Verbal Score: Must be at least 145.
- Combined verbal and quantitative scores: Must be at least 287.
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
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, United States
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months