Overview

The Communication department at the University of Colorado Denver is a community of learners, scholars, and teachers who are committed to our shared mission: “cultivating the ability to use communication to create a more equitable and humane world.”

Programme learning outcomes

At the conclusion of the programme, students will be able to:

Use Communication concepts and theories to solve problems in professional, personal, and community/civic life
Select and use appropriate methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data to answer Communication research questions
Communicate ethically and effectively; extemporaneously, in writing, and across digital platforms
Identify, critique, and evaluate research from across major fields of Communication

What can you do with an MA in Communication?

Students who complete our programme receive offers to PhD programmes or accept positions related to communication management, health communication, public relations, human relations, and corporate and non-profit communication.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Work in Communication

Research Methods: Qualitative

Topics in Communication

Writing Practicum

Project or Internship

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Relations Digital Media View 180 other Masters in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university

Statement of purpose (aka "letter of application" or "cover letter")

Completed Online Application

Three letters of recommendation, preferably from university faculty

An official transcript from every college or university attended

A resume or curriculum vitae

An academic writing sample

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or above is preferred

$50 application fee for U.S. citizens, $75 application fee for international students (non-refundable)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24568 USD / year

≈ 24568 USD / year
Out-of-State

24568 USD / year

≈ 24568 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7920 USD / year

≈ 7920 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Programme learning outcomes

What can you do with an MA in Communication?

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Denver

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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