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Overview
The curriculum provides students with essential preparation in theory construction, analysis, and research methodologies for conducting original scholarship in communication. Doctoral students may add an interdisciplinary focus in Black Studies, Cognitive Science, Feminist Studies, Global Studies, Language, Interaction & Social Organization, Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, or Technology & Society.
The Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers advanced study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. A terminal M.A. program is not offered.
Emphases
Black Studies, Cognitive Science; Global Studies; Feminist Studies; Language, Interaction, & Social Organization; Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences; Technology & Society (All Ph.D. only)
Programme Structure
Scope
- Our graduate program is relatively small by design. We maintain approximately 35 graduate students. Thus, we are able to offer our students the luxury of small seminars, individualized programs, and extensive student-faculty contact.
- At the same time, the scope of the program is broad, encompassing an array of subspecialties in interpersonal communication, media communication, and organizational communication.
- Students in our graduate program are drawn from various parts of the U.S. as well as from other countries.
- Most have backgrounds in communication although we also admit students with degrees in other disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and linguistics.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Studies Philosophy & Ethics View 280 other Masters in Communication Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Statement of Purpose, Personal Achievements/Contributions, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online)
- Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (Submitted online)
- GRE General test scores
- Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
Tuition Fee
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International
12852 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12852 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
12852 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12852 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Santa Barbara
1640 - 2480 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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