Overview

The Media and Communication program offered by Bowling Green State University combines academic rigor with a focus on global perspectives. Choose our generalist option or a specialization in intercultural/international communication.

Key Facts

Funding opportunities. Competitive graduate assistantships (GA) come with a scholarship and stipend. GA positions typically entail working with faculty in classroom settings, or assisting with research or other duties.
Expert research faculty. The School of Media and Communication faculty actively conducts research, publishes in top tier journals and frequently presents at conferences. Graduate students are frequently invited to participate in their research. Our faculty members are enthusiastic mentors.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Gender, Media and Culture
Perspectives on International Media
Intercultural Communication
Race and Communication
Communication for Social Change
International Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-07 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic Application Deadline: 14 days prior to the start of the term.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 513 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three Letters of Recommendation
Professional Resume - Applicants applying to MA programs, except for the Strategic Communication, are required to provide a curriculum vitae. Applicants applying to the Strategic Communication - MA program are required to provide a resume.
Quantitative Reasoning Writing Example (if pursuing quantitative research in the program) such as research reports, data analysis in English or statistics and research method course work description
Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Out-of-State

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6649 USD / year

≈ 6649 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 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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