What will I learn?

A Master’s Degree in Communication from The University of Memphis prepares students for success in the many professional opportunities in this field and success in pursuing a doctoral degree in Communication. Students have a choice of two concentrations: Communication Studies or Film and Video Production.The Film and Video Production concentration combines technical instruction with courses in both motion picture and traditional communication studies to provide students with the tools and concepts necessary to function in the multifaceted world of audiovisual production. The approach to media practice is broad enough to address the needs of the independent artist, as well as those who seek to enter the industry.

Which department am I in?

College of Communication and Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$18,990.00 (16,02,261) per year

Late Fee - $200

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$18,990.00 (16,02,261) per year

Late Fee - $200

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelors degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.

GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.

English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:

Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher