Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Communication Studies - Public Relations and International Public Relations in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
|
Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Public relations involves strategic efforts by organizations (including businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies) to rebuild and sustain communal bonds, fostering social cohesion among stakeholders, with society as the primary beneficiary.
The Communication Studies graduate program provides broad exposure rather than specialization, allowing students to study diverse fields: Health Communication, Rhetorical/Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Organizational Communication, and Public Relations. Combining theoretical foundations with practical application, the curriculum delivers comprehensive instruction in research methodologies while enabling students to pursue personal academic interests through elective coursework and a culminating capstone project.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
Transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions in which the candidate was enrolled.
An overall GPA of 3.0 or better as an undergraduate, with a
minimum GPA of 3.0 in the junior and senior years.
Satisfactory scores on the aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination.
Three letters of recommendation.
A personal statement of professional goals.
A writing sample preferably a scholarly paper written for one of your undergraduate classes. A literature review or essay are good choices as well. Submitted through the eGRAD portal. A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
Transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions in which the candidate was enrolled.
An overall GPA of 3.0 or better as an undergraduate, with a
minimum GPA of 3.0 in the junior and senior years.
Satisfactory scores on the aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination.
Three letters of recommendation.
A personal statement of professional goals.
A writing sample preferably a scholarly paper written for one of your undergraduate classes. A literature review or essay are good choices as well. Submitted through the eGRAD portal. A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
Tuition
USD
19,645