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Master of Communication Studies

Manhattan, United States
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Communication Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Management consultant
Marketing project manager
Client service associate
Social and digital media
Public relations
Advertising
Human resources
Writing
Fundraising
Sales

Curriculum

Courses in communication theory and research
Public speaking
Interpersonal and group interaction
Intercultural communication
Persuasion theory
Rhetoric and public discourse
Public relations
Argumentation and debate
Freedom of expression and global media.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree substantially the same as a K-State bachelor degree with a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours); English test scores; Some programmes require GRE/GMAT and may be stricter.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree substantially the same as a K-State bachelor degree (three-year Bologna bachelor accepted); International credentials evaluated; Some programmes require GRE/GMAT (e.g. Computer Science, Agricultural Economics, Architectural Engineering)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline. International applicants Feb. 1 (fall)
Sept. 1 (spring)
Dec. 1 (summer). Some programmes set earlier dates (). Apply online through the Graduate School application and pay the 75 USD international degree-seeking fee. Upload unofficial transcripts and degree certificates (in English or certified translation) and programme documents such as a personal statement
CV and references. Some programmes require GRE/GMAT (institution code 6334). Official transcripts are requested with the admission offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,868 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Manhattan campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Communication Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days left

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.