Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Communication and Master of Public Affairs in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,758
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This joint program, offered in partnership with UT's Moody College of Communication, prepares students through combined studies in communication and public affairs across four specializations: Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, and Radio-Television-Film. Developed to meet growing demands in both government and industry, the interdisciplinary curriculum equips future policy analysts with foundational knowledge in communication fields.
Students can complete both master's degrees within three years through this dual degree track. While offering flexibility, the recommended path involves focusing on first-year core courses from both schools during the initial two years, followed by remaining coursework and electives in the final year. Typically, students undertake their internship after completing most core requirements by the end of their second year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students will be expected to have an understanding of descriptive statistics, probability and algebra before beginning coursework.
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
The GRE is optional for this cycle only and applicants may submit a GRE score if they feel it will strengthen their application.
Three letters of recommendation are required as part of your application. We prefer one professional reference and one academic reference, while the third can be either professional or academic, depending on where you are in your career.
R'sum
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
International students also must submit TOEFL scores. We do not accept the IELTS.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
The GRE is optional for this cycle only and applicants may submit a GRE score if they feel it will strengthen their application.
Three letters of recommendation are required as part of your application. We prefer one professional reference and one academic reference, while the third can be either professional or academic, depending on where you are in your career.
R'sum
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
International students also must submit TOEFL scores. We do not accept the IELTS.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
Tuition
USD
18,758