Overview

The Communication program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is intended to serve two main groups of students: those planning to pursue the PhD degree and those seeking employment in businesses, nonprofit institutions and community groups.

Focus Areas

MA students typically pursue studies in one or more of the department's three main areas:

Community & social interaction

Organizational communication

Rhetoric & culture

Students may choose a thesis or comprehensive examination option.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Research and Theory

Quantitative Research Methods

Advanced Rhetorical Criticism

Readings in Communication Theory

Readings in Rhetoric

Readings in Community and Social Interaction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Personal Statement

Academic CV

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For admission to the MA program, a BA degree or the equivalent is required. Special attention is given to grades in the major, and in the last 2 years of undergraduate study. A minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.20 (out of 4.00) is required, with most admitted students having a much higher overall GPA.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24948 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24948 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10200 USD / year

≈ 10200 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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Overview

Focus Areas

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boulder

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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