Master's Degree in
Communication and Media Studies
Communication and media are among the most powerful forces shaping the world today. In our Communication and Media Studies Master’s program, you’ll work with top international experts and learn to conduct groundbreaking research in the field.
Master's Degree in
Communication and Media Studies
Communication and media are among the most powerful forces shaping the world today. In our Communication and Media Studies Master’s program, you’ll work with top international experts and learn to conduct groundbreaking research in the field.
Set Yourself Apart in the Field of Media Research
Our communication and media studies graduate program allows you to pursue interdisciplinary studies and tailor your research to your interests. You’ll examine media and communication from a range of perspectives at one of the nation’s oldest accredited schools of journalism and communication within an Association of American Universities R1 research institution. And you’ll build a lasting network as you collaborate with and learn from a tight-knit cohort, many of whom research the impact of media on underrepresented communities and spur positive changes in the field.
Set Yourself Apart in the Field of Media Research
Our communication and media studies graduate program allows you to pursue interdisciplinary studies and tailor your research to your interests. You’ll examine media and communication from a range of perspectives at one of the nation’s oldest accredited schools of journalism and communication within an Association of American Universities R1 research institution. And you’ll build a lasting network as you collaborate with and learn from a tight-knit cohort, many of whom research the impact of media on underrepresented communities and spur positive changes in the field.
Take flight with a Communication and Media Studies Master’s Degree
Our students develop valuable analytic and research skills that are in high demand. Although many CMS master’s graduates go on to pursue doctoral studies or media research, a communication and media studies graduate degree offers a solid foundation that can springboard you into a career in media, government, law, or nonprofit work. The master’s program is also aligned with the SOJC’s Communications and Media Studies PhD.
Named for renowned journalist Eric W. Allen, who founded the SOJC over 100 years ago, Allen Hall sits at the heart of the verdant University of Oregon campus. During your studies in Eugene, you’ll enjoy expert guidance, hands-on experience with the latest technology, and opportunities for collaboration.
You'll also have access to our state-of-the-art Experience Hub—part production studio, part research center, part hands-on learning lab—a place where students and faculty collaborate to develop innovative content and examine the media from every angle.
Study in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest
Named for renowned journalist Eric W. Allen, who founded the SOJC over 100 years ago, Allen Hall sits at the heart of the verdant University of Oregon campus. During your studies in Eugene, you’ll enjoy expert guidance, hands-on experience with the latest technology, and opportunities for collaboration.
You'll also have access to our state-of-the-art Experience Hub—part production studio, part research center, part hands-on learning lab—a place where students and faculty collaborate to develop innovative content and examine the media from every angle.
Your Investment
These numbers represent estimated tuition for a typical student in our Communication and Media Studies Master’s program. For a customized estimate, use the UO graduate costs calculator. These amounts are subject to change at the university’s discretion.
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the G.I. Bill. Check with your employer to see if they have a tuition-matching or reimbursement program.
Cost of attendance is the estimated cost to attend the UO for the academic year. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimates for cost of attendance information that goes beyond tuition and fees, and includes: living expenses (housing and food), books/supplies/equipment, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Your Investment
These numbers represent estimated tuition for a typical student in our Communication and Media Studies Master’s program. For a customized estimate, use the UO graduate costs calculator. These amounts are subject to change at the university’s discretion.
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the G.I. Bill. Check with your employer to see if they have a tuition-matching or reimbursement program.
Cost of attendance is the estimated cost to attend the UO for the academic year. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimates for cost of attendance information that goes beyond tuition and fees, and includes: living expenses (housing and food), books/supplies/equipment, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Student Work
Our master’s students work with internationally renowned SOJC faculty experts to conduct real research on today’s most pressing communication and media realities.
Student Work
Our master’s students work with internationally renowned SOJC faculty experts to conduct real research on today’s most pressing communication and media realities.
Meet Our FacultyView All Communication and Media Studies Master's Faculty →
Maxwell Foxman
Assistant Professor of Media Studies and Game Studies
As a researcher with an abiding interest in games as media and the director of the SOJC’s Esports and Games Research Lab, Maxwell Foxman researches how play manifests in nongame contexts—including social media, politics, and journalistic institutions. His work explores immersive media, game journalism, and the way media makers frame play in their activities and professional lives.
Meet Our Faculty
Maxwell Foxman
Assistant Professor
As a researcher with an abiding interest in games as media and the director of the SOJC’s Esports and Games Research Lab, Maxwell Foxman researches how play manifests in nongame contexts—including social media, politics, and journalistic institutions. His work explores immersive media, game journalism, and the way media makers frame play in their activities and professional lives.
