Overview

The Communication Studies MA program from University of Texas at Austin involves the study of both the processes and effects of social interaction, usually in face-to-face situations.

The Rhetoric and Language Studies area focuses on how human symbols affect social and political change. Although rhetoric has been a popular area of study since antiquity, the Department focuses on such contemporary matters as political campaigning, culture and communication, social movement rhetoric, ethics and persuasion, the nature of public argument, discourse and knowledge, the formation of language communities, cognitive linguistics, etc.

Graduates with Communication Studies from University of Texas at Austin will:

develop their research and teaching skills in a collaborative environment.

gain knowledge in organizational communication offers both qualitative approaches to data analysis (category development and descriptive observation techniques) and quantitative approaches (measurement, psychological categories, and behavioral science research designs).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rhetoric and Popular Culture

Rhetoric and Social Style

Burke and the Symbolic Form

Contemporary Rhetorical Theory

Rhetorical Criticism

Groups, Teams and Communities

Social Network Analysis

Communication Technology in Organizations

Advocacy

Stress and Coping

Managing Health Information

Conflict and Communication

Discourse Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Thesis Option (30 total hours)

Report Option (33 total hours)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 359 other Masters in Communication Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.

3.0 GPA

Official Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS)

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Tuition Fee

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International

18816 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9408 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

18816 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9408 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

9996 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4998 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 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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