Overview

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin Madison offers three options for the master of arts: professional-track M.A. (30 credits in multi-media communication and topic specialization); thesis-track M.A. (30 credits in theory and methods plus thesis); and non-thesis M.A. (30 credits with tight focus on journalism and mass communication concepts).

The school is a recognized leader in teaching and research in a variety of topics including the process and effects of mass communication; communication campaigns; community and social movements; consumer and popular culture; health and science communication; history of mass communication; international communication; media accountability and criticism; media law and policy; new media technology; political communication and public opinion; and race, gender and mass communication.

Graduate work prepares students to use and contribute to the research and scholarship in these and many other areas. Identifying important questions, gathering evidence, and understanding standards of inference are dominant features of all graduate degree programs.

Learning Outcomes

Attain mastery in an area of the mass communication field. This encompasses an ability to articulate, critique, or elaborate theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry in the chosen field of study.
Identify sources and assemble evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of communication.
Demonstrate understanding of the primary field of study in a historical, social, psychological, cultural or global context.
Select and/or utilize the most appropriate methodologies and practices.
Evaluate or synthesize information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sports Communication
Mass Media in Multicultural America
Media Fluency for the Digital Age
Mass Communication
Mass Communication Practices
Communication and Social Theory
Journalism Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 165 other Masters in Journalism in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for the master's, students must have a four-year bachelor's degree, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), and completed Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

Three letters of recommendation are required of all applicants. GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing tests) are required for U.S. students and international students.

International students are also required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Test scores must be furnished to the school before the application is considered complete.

Tuition Fee

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International

25504 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25504 USD per year during 24 months.
National

25504 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25504 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

12176 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12176 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 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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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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Journalism and Mass Communication.

Available Scholarships

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