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Master of Arts in Media Theory and Research Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA

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USD 25566

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USD 65

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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100

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The M.A. degree in Media Theory and Research introduces graduate students to the research traditions in the fields of mass communication and media studies. Students learn theory and research in a college which emphasizes the importance of global communication for understanding the 21st century.

Our program develops teaching, research, and creative work that interrogates the construction, reception, and social impact of mass media. Our work uniquely blends methods from the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Students study historical, theoretical, and critical approaches to mass communication. A comprehensive overview of the program can be found in the M.A. handbook.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Competence in at least one mass communication research method.
  • Competence in at least one theoretical area of media studies.
  • Conduct original research as befits a scholar in the field.
  • Contribute new knowledge to the field via the writing of a thesis.
  • Demonstrate the ability to integrate and synthesize theoretical perspectives and existing literature in to their own work.
  • Through writing and oral presentation knowledge of theory and research in the field.
  • Achieve the capacity to evaluate their work in relation other research in the field and show this in their writing and oral presentations.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    100 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    25566

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 65

    Application Fee
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    16165 Per year

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    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Financial assistance Most of our scholarships are available to apply after the first academic year is completed. We do offer the High Achiever's Alternate Tuition Rate (ATR) to qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount. Funding and aid information may be found online here: https://cie.siu.edu/international-students/prospective-students/financial-assistance.php qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount

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