Overview

The graduate programs in Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin Madison are designed to educate research scholars. Through intensive coursework within the department and in other departments, and through close professional association with appropriate faculty, graduate students in communication arts gain proficiency and sophistication in their chosen areas of study. Their attainment of doctoral degrees signifies their readiness to work as independent scholars in their areas and to make original contributions to human knowledge.

Communication Arts offers four distinct areas of graduate study: Communication Science; Film; Media and Cultural Studies; Rhetoric, Politics and Culture.

Learning Outcomes

Articulates, critiques, or elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry or schools of practice in the field of study.

Identifies sources and assembles evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of study.

Demonstrates understanding of the primary field of study in a historical, social, or global context.

Selects and/or utilizes the most appropriate methodologies and practices.

Evaluates or synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of study.

Communicates clearly in ways appropriate to the field of study.

Recognizes and applies principles of ethical and professional conduct.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advances in Communication Theories
Communication Research Methods
French Film
Avant-Garde Film
The American Film Industry in the Era of the Studio System
Critical Film Analysis
Film Theory
Classical Rhetorical Theory
Contemporary Rhetorical Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Liberal Arts View 512 other Masters in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Statement of purpose clearly telling us what you want to study and why you think you can do it here.

Three letters of recommendation, preferably from academic sources

Official GRE score sent to us from ETS. The department requires no minimum GRE scores; however, successful candidates typically score well on portions of the examination related to their area of study

PDFs of transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended after high school. Official transcripts will be requested upon admission

A writing sample (in English), 15–20 pages long

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12404 USD / year

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Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714 per year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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