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MA Communication at University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Communication program includes the areas of Communication Studies and Mass Communication. It is designed to meet the educational needs of recent graduates and professionals. The program’s curriculum emphasizes the integrated nature of the communication discipline.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Department: Communication  |  Duration: 30-36 credit hours  |  Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 30-36 credit hours.

Career pathways

A broader knowledge of communication processes at the interpersonal, organizational, and mass media levels provides the opportunity for career enhancement and/or further graduate studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prospective students must apply for admission through, and supply all information required by the graduate admissions. In addition, the following information will be considered in determining admission status into the program: undergraduate GPA, GRE scores, letters of recommendation and an essay. All criteria are considered together; no single factor will eliminate a prospective student from consideration. Admissions Criteria Unconditional Probationary GPA on last 60 hours of Undergraduate Program (as calculated by Graduate School of UT Arlington) 3.0 under 3.0 3 letters of recommendation Evaluated Evaluated Students not meeting unconditional criteria will be reviewed by a committee of Chair of the Department of Communication, Graduate Advisor, and Graduate Program Committee. The committee will review the following: undergraduate GPA (in last 60 hours of undergraduate work); GRE scores (verbal, analytical and quantitative); letters of recommendation; and essay. An applicant who performs successfully on a majority of these criteria may be admitted on probation.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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