Overview

Journalism and Mass Communication from University of Oklahoma is highly competitive, admitting and funding up to five students per year. We welcome applicants from across Oklahoma, the United States and the world – particularly those with three or more years of professional experience in journalism and mass communication disciplines.

Careers

The program builds on a record of excellence in preparing master’s students for doctoral study, as evidenced by top-paper awards and paper presentations at national and international academic conferences in recent years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research methods proficiency

Conceptual Issues in Graduate Study in Journalism and Mass Communication

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

Advanced Mass Communication Theory

Approaches to Teaching

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norman, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 28 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale) in all previous graduate work

Strong GRE scores

Three letters of recommendation

A one to two-page resume

A written essay of 1,000 words minimum detailing the student’s reasonsfor pursuing the degree and the intended future application of thedegree

International students are required by the university to take the TOEFL and IELTS exams, with a minimum score of 79 on TOEFL and a 6.5 minimum on the IELTS exam.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11128 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11128 USD / year

≈ 11128 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3938 USD / year

≈ 3938 USD / year

Living costs

Norman

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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General requirements

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