1. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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MS Media Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Program Overview

The Department of Mass Communications offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science in media studies. The media studies program is designed for students who wish to concentrate in professional media practice (media message design, media campaigns, media policy, marketing communications and management) or media studies (media and politics, media influence, media ethics, media literacy, transnational media, and media representation). These concentration areas reflect the expertise of the department's graduate faculty, and thus enable students to attain high levels of competency in message design and placement, theoretical application, and research design.

Program Key Stats

$15291 (Fees Per semester)



Eligibility Criteria


6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts, Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment, Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), Three letters of recommendation, Academic History Information, Statement of purpose, Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country, Submit college transcripts that show grades received in each subject each year, the name of the degree program in which you are enrolled and the dates of attendance, Applicants must also send a degree certificate or diploma, Complete online application, Pay the $40 application fee, English proficiency requirement:TOEFL: minimum score of 79, IELTS: minimum score of 6.5, PTE: minimum score 53, Duolingo: minimum score 110 no component score below 85, Submit financial documents, Submit any additional requirements listed by the program

Career Options

  • Talent Coordinator
  • Production Runner
  • Digital Content Producer
  • Sub-Editor
  • Production Assistant

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