Overview

Navigate a Fast-Changing Landscape

The Political Communication program at American University Washington DC is a joint degree program between the School of Public Affairs and the School of Communication. It combines expertise and scholarship to develop a thorough grounding in political science, strategic communication, research, and media.

The interdisciplinary degree prepares you to navigate the fast-changing landscape of politics and communication-our students gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to be successful as political advocates, policy-makers, communication professionals, and campaign executives.

Hone Your Skills

Taught by today's leading political communication scholars and practitioners, you'll take hands-on courses in applied politics and communication skills over a broad range of media and production topics that will introduce you to news writing, persuasive writing, public opinion research, online advocacy, and campaign management. For this 36-credit degree students can choose courses from a variety of areas including speechwriting, social media strategy and tactics, research for communication, and political advertising, as well as classes in AU's Women and Politics Institute, Campaign Management Institute, and Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Proseminar in Political Communication

Political Communication
Principles of Strategic Communication
Communication Theory
Research for Strategic Communication
Applied Politics and American Public Policy
Applied Political Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

The School of Communication operates on a rolling admissions basis for graduate programs. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Political Science View 295 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal statement

Resume

Unofficial transcripts

Two letters of recommendation
GRE Optional

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37440 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37440 USD / year

≈ 37440 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

37440 USD / year

≈ 37440 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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