Overview

In this Global and Cultural Communication major at Suffolk University, you’ll learn how the symbolic production of meaning shapes our world—and that what we view as a shared reality can often be perceived very differently depending on cultural identity and context.

Features

With a focus on equity and social justice, our program helps students develop practical skills for communicating effectively across difference and creating positive social change.

Our graduates are committed to diversity, inclusion, and justice and often pursue careers in government, non-profits, public administration, law, media, activism, and advocacy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Oral Communication
Intercultural Communication
Gender, Sexuality, and Communication
Conflict, Negotiation, and Mediation
Social Identity and Intergroup Relations
Cultural Theory and Social Justice
Journalism
World Cinema
Documentary Film and the Image of Conflict in the Middle East
Visual and Global Contexts
Rhetoric and Global Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

Fall Admission Rolling: Ongoing

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Suffolk Application
Application fee (waived when you visit in person or virtually)
Essay/Personal statement
Official secondary school transcript (in English)
One letter of recommendation
Proof of English proficiency via one official score report

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

48926 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48926 USD / year

≈ 48926 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48926 USD / year

≈ 48926 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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