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Master of Communication Studies

California State University, Northridge

  • Northridge, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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California State University, Northridge campus

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 (1): 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-equivalent degree with the department's 3.0 GPA minimum
  • Conditional students must meet conditions by the end of the first semester
  • 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

  1. Review the Communication Studies in M.A 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

CampusNorthridge
Faculty or schoolMike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication
DepartmentCommunication Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value33
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Communication Studies in M.A. 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.