MSc in Communication - Digital Media in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah

University of Utah | Salt Lake City United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 36,714
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Digital Media studies focus on creating and interpreting mediated content that informs, persuades, educates, and entertains across different eras, while examining the social, cultural, political, legal, economic, professional, and ethical impacts of such messages. This field explores how technological convergence is transforming traditional mass communication paradigms. Our approach embraces a comprehensive view of media, investigating human-media interactions along with message content, applications, portrayals, and audience responses throughout history and in modern contexts. This perspective remains central to our work. By fostering critical discussions, historical interpretations evolve as scholars aim to enhance our grasp of both past events and the development of current important topics. Analyzing modern media forms like journalism, visual media, and social platforms highlights their diverse societal influences.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Statement of your personal and professional goals (approximately 800 words).

2. Academic writing sample no longer than 25 pages (i.e. term paper, thesis chapter, creative writing sample, published newspaper articles). The sample can be composed of multiple pieces, but must still be under the 25 page limit.

3. DEI/IDEA Statement: a single-page statement that briefly explains how your educational, research, teaching, and/or other experiences and interests align with the department's Anti-Racism Code of Conduct and Anti-Racism Strategic Plan. More infromation and guidance can be found here.

4. A curriculum vita or short resume.

5. Unofficial transcripts of all previous college and university coursework.

If accepted to the program, you will need to provide official transcripts to admissions.
6. The names and email addresses of three people who will write recommendations.

They will receive and electronic prompt to go in and upload their letters of recommendation.
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher

Tuition USD 36,714
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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