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Master of Arts in Communication at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication is offered under two options, Plan I (thesis) and Plan II (non-thesis), according to regulations set forth in the Graduate Program section of this Catalog. Plan II students may choose between completing a project or comprehensive examination. All plans require a minimum of 36 credit hours, with at least 27 credit hours in communication.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Communication & Journalism  |  Duration: 36 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 36 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Review of applications for the M.A. and Ph.D. programs begins after the annual January 15 application due date. Accepted applicants begin the program the following Fall semester. All applications must be received on or before the due date. Complete application instructions and requirements are located in the Graduate Studies Web site . The GRE is not required for application or admission to either program.

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.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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