Why Pursue a Master's Degree in Communication
Students in the Master of Arts in Communication are encouraged to develop broad perspectives in applying research, discovery, critical thinking, and creative enterprise of individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Our faculty endeavor to develop students’ knowledge and skills in communication to encourage success in leadership, scholarship, and creative endeavors in business, the public sector, and non-profit environments.
“If you’re really looking into research or technology, the program is broad enough [that] you can go into multiple areas.”
Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
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| Admission is only available for the Fall semester | ||
| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours | |
| Coursework | Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| Letters of Recommendation | 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Fall 2026 | April 1 | June 1 | |
| Spring | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Summer | Not Available | Not Available | |
Funding Opportunities
ResourcesCareer Options
UT San Antonio prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below are based on data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Master of Arts degree in Communication offers students the opportunity for advanced study in Communication. The program encourages broad perspectives in applying research, discovery, critical thinking and creative enterprise for individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Students can develop knowledge and skills in communication that are requisite for success in leadership, scholarship and/or creative endeavors in business, public sector and non-profit environments.
Anyone who has a 3.0 GPA for the past 60 credit hours and has 18 credit hours of coursework in Communication or related disciplines completed in an undergraduate program are welcome to apply.
The Master of Arts degree in Communication covers a wide spectrum with courses focused on digital, health, organizational, international, intercultural, interpersonal and small group communication.
We offer a student-centered program that helps students meet their research and career goals and enables them to work with our world-class faculty at their own pace. Our students take advantage of both the full-time and part-time options. As such, most students are registered full-time and they complete the program within two years.
M.A. graduates in Communication have gone on to top doctoral programs in the Communication discipline. Others hold professional positions in a variety of fields including teaching, advising, educational administration, research, academia, human resources, management, journalism, website management, health care, marketing and government consulting.
A number of paid graduate teaching and research assistantships, as well as fellowships are available to qualified students.
