Overview

Key Features

The Media and Public Engagement program of the University of Colorado at Boulder also offers practice-based media training geared toward civic engagement and community building. In addition to completing courses in media theory and other fields of interest, students learn how to create thoughtful and engaging projects using a variety of media practices, including online platforms, multimedia documentary, social media campaigns and other kinds of tools both longstanding and cutting-edge.

During their two years in the program, MAPE students will collaborate with faculty, community leaders, nonprofit organizations and companies to devise innovative interventions for social change. They may also choose to complete one of several subject-area certificate programs available through the university.

The MAPE prepares students for entering and transforming a variety of professions, both at the national and international level, in government, media, public relations, cultural organizations and the nonprofit sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Theories

Connected Media Practices

Media Activism and Public Engagement

Choreography, Cinematograph: Writing in Motion

Contemporary Documentary Media

Documentary Production Topics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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153 _(verbal)

English requirements

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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold at least a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75.
Have a GRE verbal score of at least 153 (62%). International applicants must also have a TOEFL score of at least 600 (IBT 100).
Provide three letters of recommendation.
Provide a 500-word statement of purpose.
Provide a resume.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24948 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24948 USD / year

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In-State

10200 USD / year

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Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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