Master of Arts - Communication
- 2 years
- Duration
- 34,110 USD/year
- Price
- August, 2026
- Start
- Dec, 2025
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Tucson / USA
- Location
Program description
With specializations in Interpersonal Communication, Media, Health Communication, Intergroup Communication, New Communication Technologies, and Political Communication, the Master of Arts in Communication program is based on both theory and research. Opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom directly will be beneficial to you. You can benefit from practical research and teaching opportunities if you want to pursue a career in academia. Or you might modify the course to fit your professional objectives. If you want to improve your standing in a cutthroat industry, you can also enroll in an accelerated term of study. Under the fast track, a bachelor's and master's degree can be earned in five years.
Program structure
The department offers a wide range of courses in areas representing the foundations of communication. More advanced work is available in the three broad functional areas in which the department has chosen to specialize: interpersonal communication, health communication, and media.
Price
Tuition Fee - 34,110 USD/year
Application Fee — 85 USD
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Requirements for applicants
- An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants
- a Statement of Purpose (1,500-2,000 words) broken down into the following sections: a) your scholarly research interests in the field of communication b) why you wish to pursue graduate study in the Department of Communication at the University of Arizona (including explicit connections between your research interests and our core faculty's areas of expertise) c) your plans following completion of your graduate degree
- Writing Sample: Applicants to the M.A. program should include a writing sample, such as an honors thesis, class paper, or similar evidence of scholarly writing.
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended or are currently attending are required. Photocopies of unofficial transcripts can be uploaded with your application. You will submit official transcripts later on, before you can be officially admitted by the Graduate College.
- GRE: Optional.GRE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA CODE: 4832. We do not have any minimum GRE scores. However, the majority of students admitted to our graduate program have GRE scores above 156 on Verbal, 146 on Quantitative, and 4.5 on Analytical Writing subtests.
- Letters of Recommendation. You will need a minimum of three letters of recommendation, preferably from instructors, addressing your academic and intellectual qualifications. Enter contact information for your referees in the online application. Your referees will be contacted directly by the University of Arizona.
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PBT 550
- IELTS composite score of 7.5 with no subject area below 7 ( 8 is recommended level)
About the university
With more than 300 degree options, the University of Arizona, a top-100 university globally, provides chances for resume-building and transformative education. With collaborations with NASA, learn from professors who have won Nobel Prizes and aim high in your research.
The mission
We will continue innovating and improving our educational methods to set the standard for creating adaptive problem-solvers who can take on our biggest challenges.
The University of Arizona promotes learning and innovation in ways that benefit students, professionals, and communities alike, from its main campus, established in 1885, to outposts worldwide.
Key Rankings:
- #95 Top World University (CWUR 2023)
- #48 Top US University (CWUR 2023)
- Sixth US University in NASA-funded Activity (HERD 2021)
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