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Overview
In addition to those interested in pursuing a PhD, an MA degree in Communication can lead to advancement in careers throughout business and industry, healthcare, all levels of education, media and public relations, non-profit, government, and social services. In fact, surveys from professionals in all fields consistently rank communication skills as the most important factor in hiring and promotion decisions.
Career
As a Communication graduate student at Fairfield University, you'll work individually with a faculty advisor to tailor your curriculum to your personal, professional, and academic goals. Throughout the program, you'll be supported by talented, enthusiastic teachers who'll use their academic and professional experience to help start you on your career path.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication Philosophies, Theories, and Research Traditions
- Communication Research Design and Methodologies
- Ethics and Communication
- Perspectives & Theories in Organizational Communication
- Communication Research Design and Methodologies
- Written Communication
- Media Law and Institutions
- Ethics and Communication
- Communication Practicum
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 84
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Blended, Online
Disciplines
Communication Sciences Media Studies & Mass Media View 493 other Masters in Communication Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3.2
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 84
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- $60 admission fee (waived for current students)
- Fairfield University transcript (obtained by the Office of Graduate Admission)
- A letter of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Copy of resume
Tuition Fee
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International
850 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 850 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
National
850 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 850 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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.
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