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    Communication (MA)

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    Amherst, USMAIn-person
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    3%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    7
    Cohort
    students
    $85.00
    App fee

    Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a in-person MA program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452.

    About the program

    The program covers communication theory and research in areas including film studies, media effects and popular culture, media technology and society, performance studies, and social interaction and culture.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Optional: GRE scores
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL score above 80 (university requirement); Department prefers but does not require above 95
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS (accepted alternative to TOEFL, university minimum equivalent to TOEFL 80)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452.
    Is Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    What GPA is required for Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Per the program's published guidance: Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent to this score
    How competitive is Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 3%.
    How large is the Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cohort?
    Communication (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst typically enrolls around 7 students per cohort.