Overview

The majority of our Communication Studies MA students at University of Kansas go on to pursue a PhD in communication or a related field. Others use the MA as preparation for careers in business, legal consulting, politics, social work, or other related areas of employment.

Key Facts

Graduate students at the Lawrence campus are expected to work within one of the department’s two main research areas:

Relationships & Social Interaction: Faculty in this area study interpersonal, intercultural, and organizational communication using quantitative and qualitative methods. Theories of relationships (e.g., family, romantic, friend, professional) and social identities (e.g., cultural, race, social class, age, gender) guide their research.

Rhetoric & Political Communication: Faculty in this area focus on rhetorical and argumentation studies, and both quantitative and humanistic approaches to political communication. Their work engages, among other things, issues related to democratic inclusion, digital media, political institutions, and public memory, with particular concern for matters related to gender, race, nationality, and other cultural indices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Post-Soviet Communication

Internship in Communication Studies

American Public Address, Puritans to 1900

American Public Address, 1900-Present

Communication in Conflict Resolution

Persuasion Theory and Research

Argumentation

Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Theories and Research

Communication Across the Life-span

Communication and Culture

Theories of the Interview

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete online application submitted to Graduate Studies along with KU's graduate application fee ($65 for domestic applicants and $85 for international applicants).
One copy of official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions. Transcripts may be submitted online or sent to Graduate Admissions at the address included on their website.
Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals in a position to comment meaningfully on the applicant's potential for graduate work.
Statement of purpose (2-3 pages) indicating the importance of your goals and academic interests and how they relate to the sub-fields of Communication Studies upon which currently faculty focus.
Current resume or curriculum vita
Research writing sample (sample of your academic work, e.g., senior thesis, seminar paper, Master’s thesis)
English Proficiency

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

20712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20712 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8806 USD / year

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Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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