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MA Communication Studies at University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island, United States

Programme overview

Prepares you to establish or further your careers as a professional in communication or related fields such as personnel, business administration, or human services, or for continuing study in a Ph.D. program.

Faculty: Harrington School of Communication and Media  |  Duration: Full-time: 2 years; Part-time: 3-5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Kingston, RI, United States

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Domestic applicants: USD 17,116 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charges (en Source

International applicants: USD 33,328 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme diffe Source

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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