Overview

About this Degree

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.

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
Seven (7) additional graduate course electives*

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00

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Rolling for fall, spring, and summer admission.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Corporate Communication Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 253 other Masters in Digital Media in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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 Fee

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International

16830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

16830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

16830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Fairfield

1736 - 2740 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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