Overview

Communication from University of Missouri - Columbia is designed to further enhance the understanding of the communication process by allowing students to study various aspects of communication in greater depth.

The graduate program offers specializations in: Interpersonal and Family Communication; Mediated Communication; Organizational Communication; Political Communication; Health and Crisis Communication; and Identity and Diversity Communication.

Careers

Graduates are employed in corporate communication, educational and instructional media, sales, research and consulting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Communication in Society

Media Communication in Society - Honors

Video Workshop: Sports Broadcast Production

Audio Production and Performance

Screenwriting

Communication - Behavioral Science

Communication - Behavioral Science - Writing Intensive

Communication - Humanities/Fine Arts

Story Development

Digital Storytelling Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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4 _(analytical)

English requirements

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Graduate School online application

Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application.

Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

Communication Departmental Application

Three letters of recommendation, which should come from qualified people (former or present instructors) who can attest to your ability to complete graduate study

Statement of purpose (no more than 500 words)

Writing sample- should be scholarly, but can be on a topic of your choice.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Proof of Financial Support

Have earned a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.

Applicants may submit GRE scores for consideration if they feel that their scores are an accurate representation of their potential to succeed in graduate school.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Out-of-State

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11038 USD / year

≈ 11038 USD / year

Additional Details

Local - $9,000-$18,000 Non Resident - $31,500-$43,200

Living costs

Columbia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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