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Master of Mass Communication
- Baton Rouge, 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: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- Conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree or last 60 credit hours
- Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT
- Letters
- Statement).
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (previous degree or last 60 credit hours).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,194 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Baton Rouge main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Manship School of Mass Communication |
| Department | Mass Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 34 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,194 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,627 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 110.

