Overview

The Communication Studies programme at The University of Montana provides a rigorous academic environment designed to foster advanced expertise in human interaction and advocacy. Students engage with a curriculum that balances theoretical foundations with practical research applications to prepare for diverse professional landscapes.

This degree is structured around three primary pillars: interpersonal and family communication, organisational and strategic communication, and advocacy and social movements. By exploring these areas, learners gain a comprehensive understanding of how communication shapes social structures, personal relationships, and professional environments.

The faculty consists of prominent, award-winning scholars who have received national recognition for their research and teaching excellence.

Why Communication Studies at The University of Montana?

The institution is recognised for its close student-faculty interaction, facilitated by a department size that ensures every individual receives dedicated attention. This supportive atmosphere allows for a highly flexible curriculum where students work with advisors to tailor their research projects toward specific long-term career goals.

A distinctive feature of the department is the opportunity for Graduate Teaching Assistants to manage their own classrooms. This provides invaluable pedagogical experience, as assistants teach from a common curriculum while developing their unique instructional voice, a rarity in many postgraduate programmes.

The department also boasts a strong track record of alumni success, with graduates frequently securing admission to prestigious doctoral programmes across the United States. The programme's reputation for academic rigour makes it an ideal stepping stone for those pursuing careers in academia, public health, or strategic management.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 38750 per year
• National fee: USD 38750 per year
• Local fee: USD 11158 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Interpersonal and Family Communication
• Organizational and Strategic Communication
• Advocacy and Social Movements
• Qualitative Methods
• Quantitative Methods
• Rhetorical Methods
• Gender
• Environment
• Identity
• Community
• Risk
• Conflict
• Technology

Careers with Communication Studies

Graduates from this programme are equipped with versatile skills applicable to a wide range of professional contexts. Many alumni have successfully transitioned into roles as social science specialists, public health professionals, and marketing specialists. The analytical training provided also prepares students for positions as program managers and student development coordinators.

Beyond immediate employment, the programme serves as a premier launchpad for those seeking to become professors or researchers. The rigorous training in various methodologies ensures that graduates are competitive candidates for high-ranking Ph.D. programmes and leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.