Master of Communications
California State University, Fullerton
- Fullerton, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Communications degree at Durham GTA with specialization in business communication or public relations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Communications
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Students build skills in strategic communication
- Professional writing
- Digital storytelling.
Career outcomes
- Public Relations Specialist
- Communications Strategist
- Social Media Manager
- Publicist
- Event Planner
Curriculum
- Students build skills in strategic communication
- Professional writing
- Digital storytelling
- Public speaking
- Research and project management. They can specialize in Business Communication or Public Relations
- Complete a final-year capstone for a real organization
- and take the co-op stream with three paid work terms.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or 3-year bachelor's plus 1-year postgraduate diploma
- or 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's); minimum GPA 2.5 for initial review; programme-specific requirements apply
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport
- prior degree certificate
- academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- and a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Communications. Prepare prior degree records
- academic transcripts
- identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
- references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,200 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Fullerton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Communications |
| Department | Communications |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left
Scholarships
No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,200 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,854 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 110, IELTS Academic 6.5.
No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities.

