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Master of Communication: Rhetoric and Communication
- Pittsburgh, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication: Rhetoric and Communication offered on campus by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced subject knowledge in Communication: Rhetoric and Communication. Strengthen critical interpretation
- creative or scholarly expression
- and presentation of subject knowledge through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.
Career outcomes
- tenure-track faculty positions at research universities or four-year colleges
Curriculum
- Study centres on training as researchers
- theorists and teachers. The programme is delivered on campus through the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (Communication). The subject listing does not give the full course list
- credit total or sequence
- which are held on the programme's department page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent; each graduate programme sets its own further requirements
- GPA and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent; further requirements set by each programme
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the school's website; each graduate school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts and the documents the programme lists
- with an English test score (TOEFL iBT 80 is the floor in some schools
- higher in others). Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,662 - $97,810 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $25,662 - $97,810 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.