Overview

The Professional Communication - Critical or Influential Communication program offered by Liberty University will help you communicate effectively. Study under Ph.D.-level professors who have expertise in their fields, and who are dedicated to your success. Prepare to use the skills you gain to excel in your future workplace. The Master of Arts in Professional Communication: Critical/Influential Communication is a 36-hour degree program and requires a written thesis or thesis project.

Career Opportunities

Press Secretary
Motivational Speaker
Speech/Opinion Writer

Journalist/Editorialist
Political Communication Consultant
Social Change Advocacy/Advocacy Management

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Critical Communication
Crisis Communication
Measurement, Data, and Experimental Design
Verbal Behavior
Communication
Strategic Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 513 other Masters in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission application
Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their myLU account

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20700 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20700 USD / year

≈ 20700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20700 USD / year

≈ 20700 USD / year

Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 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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