Davis,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Communication - Political Communication in Davis United States | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
|
Davis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Political communication studies investigate how information is created, shared, processed, and impacts audiences through personal interactions, digital platforms, and conventional media channels. Within this broad framework, we analyze how political narratives take shape in news coverage, electoral campaigns, and online content, as well as how face-to-face discussions, social media networks, and both traditional and digital media shape public perceptions, opinions, and actions. Our research employs diverse quantitative methodologies including surveys, experiments, textual analysis, and advanced computational techniques like big data processing.
This academic program emphasizes the scientific examination of human communication through quantitative approaches, with particular attention to digital media and online communities. Learners develop expertise in understanding message creation, distribution, interpretation, assessment, and response across various contexts - from personal exchanges to organizational settings, public discourse, and cross-cultural interactions. Graduates acquire both qualitative and quantitative competencies essential for academic research, instructional roles, and analyzing strategic communication in social relationships, digital media environments, and theoretical development. The curriculum equips students for professional opportunities in academia, corporate research, and public sector positions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree from the University of California both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement. Regional accreditation for U.S. institutions and authorization by a national higher education authority for international institutions
Transcripts of all college work, a Statement of Purpose, and a Personal History Statement.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 100 out of a possible 120, counting all four sections of the iBT TOEFL (Internet-based TOEFL). TOEFL scores expire after two years.
Graduate Studies requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7.0 on a 9-point scale.
The letters of recommendation should be from persons who can evaluate your scholarly potential. We suggest obtaining at least two letters from faculty members with whom you have studied or worked.
Transcripts of all college work, a Statement of Purpose, and a Personal History Statement.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 100 out of a possible 120, counting all four sections of the iBT TOEFL (Internet-based TOEFL). TOEFL scores expire after two years.
Graduate Studies requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7.0 on a 9-point scale.
The letters of recommendation should be from persons who can evaluate your scholarly potential. We suggest obtaining at least two letters from faculty members with whom you have studied or worked.
Tuition
USD
27,366