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Master of Mass Communication

California State University, Northridge

Northridge, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Mass communication degree combining media writing, Production, Law and ethics.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Mass Communication can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Communications Officer
Content Producer
Media Researcher

Curriculum

120-hour plan including mass media and society
Writing for communication professionals
Film appreciation
Web design
Advertising
Media production foundations and studio production
Media ethics
Mass communication law
An internship in the fourth fall and a senior production in the spring. Students also complete a chosen minor.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA (exceptions possible)
No GRE
Additional academic criteria: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (cumulative or last 60 semester units)
Programmes may set higher.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor-equivalent degree from a regionally accredited/recognised institution in good standing, programme prerequisites, Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement, one programme per term

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 on new scale)
TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Financial Support Statement
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the Mass Communication admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,405 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Northridge
Faculty or school	Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication
Department	Journalism
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Mass Communication. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.