Study M.A. in Media Theory and Research at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in the USA, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The M.A. degree in Media Theory and Research introduces graduate students to the research traditions in the fields of mass communication and media studies. Students learn theory and research in a college which emphasizes the importance of global communication for understanding the 21st century.Our program develops teaching, research, and creative work that interrogates the construction, reception, and social impact of mass media. Our work uniquely blends methods from the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Students study historical, theoretical, and critical approaches to mass communication.

Which department am I in?

College of Mass Communication and Media Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$21,555.00 per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1263 Lincoln Drive,

CARBONDALE,

Illinois,

62901, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible to be considered for admission to a graduate degree program, you must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: 2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A; approximately a "B-" average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework; 3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a "B" average).

International applicants should have excellent English speaking and writing skills

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