Overview
Key facts:
- Students pursue graduate degrees to enhance their educations and careers. While at the University of Southern Mississippi, students enjoy the benefits of a supportive, accessible and diverse group of faculty who hold wide-ranging research interests and are committed to the success of their students; bright and worldly classmates who are part of a smart and talented student body; and connections to successful graduates that hold pivotal positions in academia and various organizations all over the world.
- The Communication (Mass Communication) graduate faculty combine applied knowledge with communication theory and work to engage students while challenging them to think critically as they address communication practices and issues. Courses examine how mass communication creates, sustains, and changes political, corporate, non-profit, and cultural institutions, and society at large.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mass Communication Theory
- Critical & Cultural Theory of Mass Communication
- Thesis
- Graduate Research in Communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Communication View 336 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate record of an overall 3.0 GPA is required as well as a 3.0 major GPA
- Scores from the GRE must be submitted.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must attain a TOEFL score of 79.
- Applicants must submit a 500-700 word goals statement.
- Three letters of recommendation that refer to the student’s academic ability and preparation to pursue graduate study are required.
- The admissions process takes into account the GPA, GRE, and the letters of recommendation. Students with a strong likelihood of success in advanced study will be admitted.
Tuition Fee
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International
9094 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4547 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
9094 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4547 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for West Hattiesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.