MA Mass Communication at University of Iowa

Programme overview

A candidate for a research master’s degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field in an appropriate timeframe. Make a contribution to the scholarship of the field: synthesize existing knowledge; identify and access appropriate resources and other sources of relevant information; critically analyze and evaluate one’s own findings and those of others; apply existing research methodologies, techniques, and technical skills; and communicate in a style appropriate to the discipline.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Journalism and Mass Communication | Duration: 34 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a Master of Arts in mass communication. The MA program requires 34 s.h. with a thesis.

Career pathways

This is an academically oriented degree that prepares students for doctoral studies or a career in research. The MA program is designed to meet the needs of:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Admission to the program is for fall entry.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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