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Master of Arts [M.A] [Mass Communications] From University of South Florida

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Mass Communications)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Communication Studies,

Social Studies

₹21.9 L/Yr

$26,388 /Yr

MA in Mass Communications at the University of South Florida is offered as a 2-years program by the Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications.
This university is ranked #71 in Best Value Schools.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The Master of Arts in Mass Communications degree including at least 30 hours of structured coursework and successful completion of a final thesis or applied research project.
The Master of Arts in Mass Communications is earned through one of two concentrations: Media Studies or Strategic Communication Management.
The media studies concentration uses a broad approach to study mass media. This is ideal for students who wish to explore how media shapes the world and, in turn, how the world shapes the media.
The strategic communication track focuses on communication as a management function in an organization. This perspective integrates public relations, advertising, and marketing communication into a single focus.
The MA in Mass Communications program consists of 39 credits.

Important Dates

The priority deadline for applicants seeking assistantships: February 15

Event	Application Date
Final Application Deadline For Summer Intake	~~Feb 15, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2187301 (USD 26388)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	₹1089175 (USD 13140)
Total Cost	₹1089175 (USD 13140)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

105 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 105

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Fashion Photographer
Film Director
TV Correspondent
Producer
Radio Jockey/ RJ
Screenwriter
Sound Engineer
Sound Mixer and Sound Recordist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

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1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 66,312/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
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The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 16.6 L/Yr$20,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FormSwift Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCompany-Sponsored	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details