Overview

The Master of Arts degree in Communication from Villanova University requires successful completion of 33 credit hours of graduate coursework in which students explore the principles, practices and contexts relevant to the study of communication.

As an option, and with program approval, students may substitute up to two graduate courses (up to six credits) from outside of Graduate Studies in Communication that complement program offerings.

Many courses will be offered with a flexible hybrid format combining distance education and campus instruction to provide convenience for students.

Degree requirements

Degree requirements include a mix of Core and Focal courses, as well as a Capstone experience. In addition, no more than two independent study courses (up to six credits) will be counted toward M.A. degree requirements, and no more than three one-credit courses will be counted toward MA degree requirements including the required one-credit Orientation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orientation to Graduate Study
The Communication Perspective
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
Leadership Communication
Strategic Public Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 512 other Masters in Communication Studies 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form
Transcripts
3 recommendation letters
Academic or professional writing sample
Statement of goals
GRE (General) or GMAT Optional

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31515 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31515 USD / year

≈ 31515 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

31515 USD / year

≈ 31515 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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