About the course

Our MA program is a 33-credit (11 courses) generalist degree designed to enhance students' intellectual and professional growth in communication research and practice. The Communication department is a community of learners, scholars, and teachers who are committed to our shared mission: “cultivating the ability to use communication to create a more equitable and humane world.” At the conclusion of our program, students will be able to: Use Communication concepts and theories to solve problems in professional, personal, and community/civic life Select and use appropriate methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data to answer Communication research questions Communicate ethically and effectively, extemporaneously, in writing, and across digital platforms Identify, critique, and evaluate research from across major fields of Communication Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$43,989

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Denver
Fall (August), 2024	Denver
Spring (January), 2025	Denver
Fall (August), 2025	Denver
Spring (January), 2026	Denver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Colorado - Denver

Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university

　　Letter of application (cover letter) explaining the applicant's career plans and reason for interest in the degree and our department (usually 2-4 pages)

　　Completed Online Application

　　Three letters of recommendation, preferably from university faculty

　　An official transcript from every college or university attended

　　A resume or curriculum vitae

　　An academic writing sample, ideally showing the ability to make and defend an argument (usually 15-30 pages).

　　A score of 153 or above on the verbal component of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or at least 500 for students who took the GRE prior to August 1, 2011, or a score of 150 or above on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Call 1-800-537-3160 or visit www.gre.org for information about the GRE.

　　A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or above

　　The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required. However, students may submit GRE scores to support their application. In general, this would require a score of 153 or above on the verbal component of the GRE, or at least 500 for students who took the GRE prior to August 1, 2011, or a score of 150 or above on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

　　International students: International students need either TOEFL or IELTS scores at or above the following levels: a TOEFL score of 80 with particular subscore minimums (15 in Reading, 15 in Listening, 19 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing) or IELTS scores of 6.5 with 6.0 or higher in each subsection. To be considered for Teaching Assistant positions, international graduate students must meet the score requirements above, and have a Speaking subscore of 26 (TOEFL) or 7.0 (IELTS).​

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 15 October 2023

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