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Master of Art in Communication University of Missouri-St. Louis University of Missouri-St. Louis, USA

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USD 27594

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 40 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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100

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

No matter the field, skilled communication is key.

Whether you have recently finished your undergraduate degree or you’ve been in the workforce for a while, a Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Missouri–St. Louis can take you far. The degree program prepares graduates for jobs in corporate communication, journalism, mass media, politics, plus a wide range of other fields. Students who are already employed can use the skills they acquire in the program to advance in their current careers. It can also prepare graduates for doctoral studies and a career in higher education.

Master of Arts in Communication

All students must complete a 15-credit-hour core which includes two required courses focusing on fundamental theories and basic research methods. Students must also select at least three of four “application” courses addressing communication processes within a particular context, including strategic communication in organizations, interpersonal communication, mass communication and health communication. Additional credit hours consist of graduate-level electives reflective of a student’s interests or area of specialization. To meet degree requirements with 30-credit hours, students complete a thesis or internship. In lieu of one of these exit projects, a total of 36-credit hours is required.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024, Feb 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    100 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    27594

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 40 Waived

    Application Fee
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    15350 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Undergraduate Scholarship -  At UMSL, we are committed to making education more accessible through our International Merit Scholarships. No separate application is required for these scholarships. Our scholarships are competitive and provide top-performing F-1 international students with a significant reduction in tuition costs, making the path to academic excellence more affordable. These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.


    Graduate Scholarship - If you do not receive a Graduate Assistantship, you will automatically be considered for this scholarship, with no separate application required. Our scholarships provide a significant reduction in tuition costs, helping you focus on achieving your academic goals. These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.

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