Overview

Key facts

The Communication Studies MA program from Arizona State University provides exposure to a variety of research methods, communication theories and practical applications, with a special emphasis on advocacy. Students use multiple perspectives to explore a variety of topics and issues in communication.

These include how individuals and collectives participate effectively in personal relationships, organizational settings and public dialogues across cultural contexts and via social technologies. Students also attend to the impact and effects of media, mediated representations, and new technologies, while learning to use communication strategically to advocate for others.

Although advocacy is a defining theme in the curriculum, students can tailor the program to their personal goals, focusing on topics such as interpersonal, organizational, sport, environmental, global or technology-mediated communication.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Arts degree program in communication studies helps prepare graduates for jobs in corporate communication, journalism, mass media, politics, higher education or a wide range of other fields. Graduates already employed may find the skills they acquired through the program are helpful for career advancement; some leadership positions require a master's degree. Those interested in changing careers may pursue a master's in a communication studies to align with their particular professional goals. This master's degree can also prepare graduates for doctoral studies where they will conduct research or a career in higher education educating students.

Career examples include:

fundraising manager

human resources manager

internal communications manager

journalist

learning and development analyst

marketing: account executive, consultant or research analyst

political campaign manager

professor: community college, tenure-track or nontenure track academic (e.g., lecturer, admissions director, academic advisor, etc.)

sales account executive

speech writer

technical communication specialist

web producer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Practice in Communication and Persuasion

Argumentation and Advocacy

Methods in Applied Communication Research

Humanistic Inquiry and Field Research in Communication

Applied Project

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peoria, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in applicable master's degree program.

graduate admission application and application fee

official transcripts

statement of purpose

three letters of recommendation

an academic writing sample (preferred) or professional writing sample

resume or curriculum vitae (optional)

proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Peoria

United States

940 - 1390 USD / month

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