About the course

The Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin?Madison has long been one of the world's leading centers for study and research in communication. It was the first department in the United States to award a Ph.D. degree in the field, and its graduates serve on the faculties of leading universities, in research institutions, and in public and private agencies throughout this country and abroad. The graduate programs in communication arts are designed to educate research scholars. Through intensive coursework within the department and in other departments, and through professional association with appropriate faculty, graduate students in communication arts gain proficiency and sophistication in their chosen areas of study. Their attainment of doctoral degrees signifies their readiness to work as independent scholars in their areas and to make original contributions to human knowledge. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$38,367

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Madison
Fall (September), 2025	Madison

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wisconsin - Madison

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Required. Letters of Recommendation Required 3 , Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. The Graduate School minimum GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The department likes to see at least a 3.25 in courses relevant to the area in which you apply, although successful applicants usually have much higher GPAs. Within the department, students may apply to only one track of study, which must be indicated on the statement of purpose: Communication Science, Film, Media and Cultural Studies, or Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture. Statement of purpose clearly telling us what you want to study and why you think you can do it here. Although it cannot be said to be the most important part of your application, the statement of purpose is our introduction to you as a student and as such, you will want it to be as professional and persuasive as possible to put your application in the best light. Official GRE score sent to us from ETS. PDFs of transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended after high school. Official transcripts will be requested upon admission. A writing sample (in English), 15–20 pages long. The best writing sample is an academic paper you wrote for a class related to the area in which you apply. It should have citations and footnotes. You may send a portion of a longer thesis if you wish, but please select a representative sample no longer than 20 pages. Include a cover page identifying it as a chapter or section of a longer work. The minimum scores are as follows:

　　TOEFL: 92 on an internet-based exam, 580 on a paper-based exam

　　IELTS: 7

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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