Communication, Accelerated B.A./M.A.: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Memphis, USA

Communication, Accelerated B.A./M.A.

USA

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What will I learn?

This program allows outstanding undergraduates to begin the coursework for the Master of Arts in Communication during their senior year. Students must begin planning to enter the Accelerated B.A./M.A. program early in their undergraduate career, in consultation with their advisor in the Department of Communication.Working with the undergraduate and graduate academic coordinators, undergraduates selected into this program begin a carefully tailored course of study which will allow them to complete their B.A. degree while they also begin the coursework toward their M.A.Students must also apply to the Graduate School for ''combination senior'' status, which allows them to take graduate courses in Communication. To continue in the program past the B.A., students must apply for full admission into the Graduate School and into the Communication department’s M.A. program.Up to 9 hours of graduate course work may be applied to both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Which department am I in?

College of Communication and Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$21,000.00 (17,71,853) per year
Late Fee - $200
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$21,000.00 (17,71,853) per year
Late Fee - $200
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.

  • Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the students academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
  • Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges/universities (international and domestic) and must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.

Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.

All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:

A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:

  • TOEFL - 61 on the internet-based test or 500 on the paper/pencil test
  • IELTS - 6
  • PTE - 50
  • DUOLINGO - 95

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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