MS in Interactive Media and Communications Admissions

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission to the MS in Interactive Media and Communications program, a student must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Recent graduates of a bachelor’s program outside of the communications field are welcome to apply, as are prospective students who are presently working and wish to either shift careers or enhance their professional standing. Admission to the program is competitive.

Admission to this program is very competitive. Applicants should ensure that each component of their application exhibits their ability think critically and develop meaningful, creative work throughout the program.

Application Timeline

The School of Communications accepts applications for the fall and spring semesters. Please note that the admissions committee will not review an application until it is complete with all supporting documents.

Required Documents

• Application for admission
• $45 application fee
• Two professional recommendations or academic recommendations if recently in college (or a combination of both) — Your recommendations should speak to your ability to succeed with graduate-level work, how your professional or academic experience has prepared you for the program, and why you will be an exceptional student.
• Resume
• 500-word personal statement — Please describe accomplishments or experiences that are pertinent to your goals for graduate study in interactive media. Explain how graduate studies will advance your professional goals.
• Portfolio of written, visual or audio work (Please see “Online portfolio requirement” below for more details)
• An original writing sample (minimum 1,000 words) — This can be an academic, professional or creative work that has already been produced, or a new piece of writing on a topic of your choice. Your topic should be relevant to your course of study and effectively demonstrate depth of thought, critical thinking, and ability to perform deep research and formulate ideas.
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, which also should reflect the date of degree conferral from the bachelor’s degree program.

Please note: Dual degree applicants do not apply here. Separate admissions requirements apply to QU undergraduates for the Dual-Degree Bachelor's/Master’s Degree (4+1) program. Please contact the ICM program director for further information.

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