Overview

The Communications - Mass Communications Research and Theory Concentration at California State University Fullerton prepares graduates to apply advanced communications concepts, research development skills and theories relevant to the use of communications media for a wide variety of purposes.

Career Path

Such study may serve those whose careers involve the use of print, electronic and online media to inform, instruct and persuade. Communications skills are highly applicable to a wide range of careers in business, industry, government, education and mass media.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Reporting and Writing

Writing for Broadcasting and Film

Writing for the Advertising Industry

Public Relations Writing

Mass Communication in Modern Society

Editing and Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 258 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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153 _(verbal)

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s degree programme.

In addition, applicants must have earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and minimum GRE score of 153 on the verbal portion.

If the preparatory work was in a language other than English, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 80 (Internet) is also required.

The following courses or their equivalents must be completed before undertaking graduate courses:.

Communications writing (COMM 201, COMM 301, COMM 351 or COMM 362)

Introductory course in communications or area of specialty (COMM 233, COMM 332, COMM 350 or COMM 361)

COMM 410 - Principles of Communication Research (3)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7571 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7571 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

4274 USD / year

≈ 4274 USD / year

Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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