Communication, Culture, and Media
The graduate and doctorate degree in Communication, Culture & Media (CCM) is a great choice for academically oriented students who wish to learn the basics of research and theory in communication and media studies; possibly to test the waters for further study; or to explore a personal fascination with mass media, mediated communication, cultural studies, social change and media. The CCM program also encourages interdisciplinary approaches to the study of communication and media through faculty strengths in anthropology, communication, linguistics, and sociology. Skills gained in the CCM master's degree include theoretical application, intellectual inquiry, quantitative research skills, qualitative research skills, and critical analysis.
Degree | Availability | Location |
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MS |
Full-Time |
Philadelphia |
PhD |
Full-Time |
Philadelphia |
Application Requirements
On-Campus Program
Please view our academic calendar for term start dates.
Fall (Sept.) | Winter (Jan.) | Spring (March) | Summer (June) | |
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MS (U.S. Applicants) | Sept. 1 | Nov. 15 | Feb. 15 | N/A |
MS (International Applicants) | May 15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
PhD Applicants | Dec. 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
For details regarding the items below, please review the Admission Application Instructions.
How to Submit Application Materials
Drexel Admissions is currently processing application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. We strongly recommend that you submit all official transcripts and supporting documentation electronically to enroll@drexel.edu. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. We appreciate your patience during this unprecedented time at Drexel and around the world. We will process all documents as soon as we receive them, but please expect some delays.Graduate Admission Application
Applicants may only apply to one program. All documents submitted by you or on your behalf in support of this application for admission to Drexel University become the property of the University, and will under no circumstances be released to you or any other party. Please note, an application fee of $65 U.S. is required.
Transcripts
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended.
Transcripts must show course-by-course grades and degree conferrals. If your school does not notate degree conferrals on the official transcripts, you must provide copies of any graduate or degree certificates.
If your school issues only one transcript for life, you are required to have a course-by-course evaluation completed by an approved transcript evaluation agency.
Precise, word-for-word English translations of all non-English language documents are required along with official documents in the original language. All translations must be completed by the issuing institution or an ATA-certified translator. Visit the American Translators Association website to search for an ATA-certified translator.
International students: If you have already graduated from your previous institution at the time of your application, please email your graduation certificate(s) attached as PDF or Microsoft Word documents to enroll@drexel.edu. Note: Any international applicant, regardless of program, may be required to provide a transcript evaluation should the Admissions Committee determine it is needed for the application to be reviewed. If your transcripts are selected for a course-by-course evaluation by an external agency, you will be responsible for supplying all necessary documentation and paying all necessary fees to have your transcripts evaluated.
If you have questions regarding what documents you must submit to fulfill the transcript requirements, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.
GRE Test Scores
MS program: GRE scores are not required, but are recommended for applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.2.
PhD program: GRE scores are not required.
Test of English as a Foreign Language
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL minimum scores: 100/600/250), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS minimum Overall Band Score: 7.0), or the Pearson Test of English (PTE minimum score: 68) unless they meet the criteria for a waiver.
Essay
MS program: A 1000-word statement of purpose is required, describing how the Communication, Culture and Media program fits your interests and goals.
PhD program: A 1,500-word essay explaining your interest in the program is required. Include a description of your research interests and major theoretical influences, and information on your previous research experience, if any. Try to also explain why the Communication, Culture and Media program foci and faculty expertise match your specific interests.
Submit your essay with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application.
Résumé
Upload your résumé as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application.
Letters of Recommendation
MS program: Two letters of recommendation are required.
PhD program: Three letters of recommendation are required.
To electronically request recommendations, you must list your recommenders and their contact information on your application. We advise that you follow up with your recommenders to ensure they received your recommendation request — they may need to check their junk mail folder. Additionally, it is your responsibility to confirm that your recommenders will submit letters by your application deadline and follow up with recommenders who have not completed their recommendations.
Request recommendations with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application.
Alternatively, you may submit your recommendation letters by mail. Letters must include the address, phone number, and signature of the recommender. The recommendation envelope must be submitted unopened to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Writing Sample (PhD Applicants Only)
PhD applicants must submit a writing sample (essay, paper, thesis, article, or capstone project) that demonstrates proficiency in description and analysis and in developing and defending new ideas about a topic. The sample can review and rework a previously submitted paper or write something completely new. The sample does not need to be communication- or media-related, but it should be an example of your best work. You must be the sample's sole author.
Submit your writing sample with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application.
Mailing Addresses
By Postal Mail
Drexel University
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PO Box 34789
Philadelphia, PA 19101-4789
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(DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
Drexel University
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3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876