Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Master of Arts in Media and Communication

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Chapel Hill, USMAOnline1 year
    $38,300.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    17%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits

    Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a 33-credit, 1-year, online MA program based in Chapel Hill, US. Tuition is $38,300.

    About the program

    The program covers psychology of audiences, multiplatform storytelling, media analytics, business of media, visual literacy, communication strategy, reputation management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and media innovation through a prescribed 30-credit curriculum culminating in a capstone project. It focuses on economic drivers, technological changes, data insights, and storytelling across platforms for media and communication professionals.

    Focus: coursework

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign in to view - it's free

    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 13, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score (no more than two years old)
    IELTS
    required
    Min TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score (no more than two years old)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,000.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $38,300 across 33 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is structured around 1 year and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
    Master of Arts in Media and Communication at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports an acceptance rate of approximately 17%.