Overview

Our Jesuit philosophy is engrained throughout the program, underlining the importance of ethics in communication. As a Fairfield student, you know you’re earning a degree with integrity.

About this Degree

Immerse yourself in the study of messages — both verbal and nonverbal — and discover how ideas are effectively exchanged among individuals, organizations, families, relationships, the media, and more. Upon completing this master’s in Communication from Fairfield University online, on-campus, or in a hybrid format, you’ll have acquired the relevant knowledge and practical application needed to find success in virtually any field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Philosophies, Theories, and Research Traditions
Communication Research Design and Methodologies
Ethics and Communication
Project Proposal or Thesis Proposal
Independent Project or Thesis Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 190 other Masters in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed application
A Non-refundable $65 Application fee (paid online).
A Professional Resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
A Personal Statement where you briefly introduce yourself, discuss your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in Communication, and detail your goals following graduation. Please discuss why you are interested in Fairfield’s program specifically (e.g., fit with faculty & courses). This should be about 2 pages.
Official Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended.
Two Recommendation Letters from a current employer, supervisor, or professor.
GPA, A minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA is desired; those falling under that with compelling personal statements and experiences may be considered for conditional admittance.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18090 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18090 USD / year

≈ 18090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18090 USD / year

≈ 18090 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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