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Master of Communication
- Boca Raton, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A communication degree that uses the Washington, D.C. Location for internships and media experience.
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 foundational and applied understanding of Communication. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Communication Specialist
- Communication Research Assistant
- Related Entry-Level Professional
Curriculum
- Communication degree with courses such as broadcast writing and delivery
- Public speaking and journalism. Students can publish in the student-run online paper and magazine
- Present at the Student Research Conference
- Take part in faculty-mentored DISCOVER research
- And complete internships in the Washington
- D.C. Media and public affairs scene.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits
- Competitive
- GRE scores
- Two (2) academic letters of recommendation
- Statement of scholarly interests and goals in essay form Sample of scholarly writing (optional)
- A general evaluation of international transcripts is required
- FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
- TOEFL 4.5
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, Foreign credential evaluation (general or course-by-course by a NACES member, Or internal FAU evaluation), GRE/GMAT only for some programmes, Programme-specific prerequisites, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its FAU graduate programmes page. Submit the online graduate application. Send official transcripts from every institution attended
- A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
- GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
- the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
- Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,251 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boca Raton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters |
| Department | Department of Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 Jan 2027
50 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,251 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $29,181 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.

