111 Communication MA Degree Programs

The Master of Arts in Communication is a 36-credit on-campus program in which students develop critical communication skills associated with human interaction and research practices in ways that are grounded in theory and can be immediately applied in practice.

In today’s world, strategic communication professionals are crucial for tackling the challenges faced by governmental, nonprofit, political, and advocacy organizations at local and global levels. Emerson College’s on-campus MA in Political Communication immerses you in politics from day one, teaching you to create and implement impactful political, social advocacy, and public diplomacy campaigns. Housed in the School of Communication's Department of Communication Studies, our program features faculty who are experienced speechwriters, content creators, and crisis managers, with backgrounds in local elections, US presidential campaigns, and global advocacy efforts. With a rich legacy as the first Department of Communication in the US, our students are deeply committed to politics and social justice, viewing communication as a vital tool for driving change in public opinion and policy.

The connecting approach of the AKAD master's program "Global Management and Communication (MA)" meets the requirements of current professional fields in higher management to a very high degree. Topics of Global Management and International Communications are closely linked.

Are you interested in information and communication processes? Then you should choose one of the tracks of this Master's degree program. In the MA in Communication & Information Studies, you can choose between different tracks that focus on communication: Communication Studies, Computer Communication, Communication and Education, Information Science, and Digital Humanities.

The Intercultural Communication MA program is designed to help students understand how cultures influence communication, especially in our increasingly connected world. It covers key theories and methods used to analyze intercultural interactions, ai…

Are you interested in digital media? Do you care about the environment and making our way of life more sustainable? Would you like to prepare for a job that connects both in communication research, journalism, media organizations, NGOs or the public sector? Welcome to ComSustain: Communication Research for a Sustainable Society.

This dynamic, interdisciplinary MA combines public relations, international relations, and media studies through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications such as digital media skills, harnessing the power of communication strategies to drive positive societal transformations and advocate for change.

Master the art of communication and learn how to craft and share compelling messages that will cut through the noise to reach your target audience. Earn your MA in Communication at Johns Hopkins online or onsite in Washington, D.C.

Located at North Carolina’s urban research institute, the Communication Studies program at UNC Charlotte offers a premier setting in which to study the blend of communication theory and practice. The Master of Arts in Communication Studies is designed to provide advanced study in the communication discipline, and it emphasizes the ability to understand and analyze communication practices in different environments in the 21st Century.  

This is an advanced study program that can be completed as a coursework-based study program. This program is designed to facilitate mastery of a complex and specialized knowledge area within the discipline of Strategic Communication. Due to an increasing convergence of Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, and Public Relations, the program will address the integration between these communication disciplines.

The Master of Arts in Communication offers practical and applied knowledge, taught by the social scientists who study effective communication and the practitioners who use it. Electives engage students by having them tackle real-life communication issues, develop usable communication skills, and build a strong portfolio. And industry experts bring real-world lessons, experience, and best practices in the classroom.

The purpose of this program is to explore a wide range of forms of human communication from a variety of perspectives that connect the local and the global and are rooted in African contexts and experiences. As an inherently interdisciplinary and flexible program, the MA in Communication Studies intersects a multiplicity of fields and areas in the humanities and social sciences and offers an opportunity to explore their complementarity and interconnectedness. This qualification allows students to identify, explore and research a relevant and pertinent topic, and produce a written research dissertation, under the constructive supervision of a senior researcher in the department. The focus of the dissertation is based on the proposal submitted by the student and decided upon jointly with the supervisor(s).

The Master of Arts in Political Communication is a joint degree program between the School of Public Affairs and the School of Communication. It combines expertise and scholarship to develop a thorough grounding in political science, strategic communication, research, and media. The interdisciplinary degree prepares you to navigate the fast-changing landscape of politics and communication-our students gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to be successful as political advocates, policy-makers, communication professionals, and campaign executives.

Harness the power of communication. Hone your proficiency in the theory and practice of communication, and develop an appreciation of differing perceptions of the world.

To achieve their goals, the programs combine work in theory, writing, text design, and analysis of communication systems and contexts to help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to begin careers in writing, rhetoric, and technical communication. The programs emphasize scholarly, humanistic, and social scientific perspectives on the function and application of writing, rhetoric, and technical communication. Consequently, the programs provide students with not only the knowledge and skills required for careers in industry, business, or government but also the research skills and communication theory that will prepare them for doctoral study in communication and rhetoric. The long-range goal of the degree, then, is to enable program graduates to grow as professionals and, ultimately, to contribute to the developing field of writing, rhetoric, and technical communication. Students work with school advisers to design a program that fits their unique educational needs and career aspirations. Depending on their backgrounds and options they might choose to pursue while in the degree program, students may decide to take additional courses to obtain knowledge or skills in specialized areas. For example, students may choose to take extra coursework to enhance their skills in communication technologies or to deepen their academic training in the writing, rhetoric, and technical communication content areas in which they intend to work as professional writers or editors.