Overview

Every year, graduate students in the Mass Communication program of the University of Minnesota present research at major conferences, have work published in leading journals and books, receive recognition from academic organizations, and work for major media organizations.

Your Career Path

Upon graduation, you are prepared to begin a career in communication policy or research, within communication industries, or as an educator at the community college level. You also have the option to fashion a sequence of courses to your MA degree to form the initial stages of doctoral study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies and Theories of Mass Communication

Studies in Mass Communication

Digital Media Issues and Theories

Seminar: History of Mass Communication

Seminar: Advertising Theory and Research

Seminar: Public Relations Theory and Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 138 other Masters in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts

TOEFL scores

Statement of Purpose

Diversity Statement

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Samples of work: MA applicants should submit one or two papers written for courses

Description of Research

Departmental application for admission

Three letters of recommendation from persons well-acquainted with your academic work are required

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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