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Overseas Exchange Program
UNC Charlotte offers a unique experience for its M.A. students to study international public relations, organizational communication, health communication and mass media at select universities in Europe. Through a consortium arrangement, Masters students study their first two semesters at UNC Charlotte, and then spend their third semester studying at one of three partner universities: Orebro University in Oreboro, Sweden; Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, England; or Zeppelin University in Germany.
Courses taken during the students' first two semesters provide the foundation for the more specialized subjects studied in the semester abroad, while preparing the way for the thesis or master's project. Each international study route offers a specialized, yet complementary, set of courses that reflect each particular university's expertise. All courses are taught in English. The structure of the international option and the courses offered at each partner university are listed below.
Semester One and Two: Students study at their home university
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Professional Seminar in Communication (Fall)
Contemporary Viewpoints in Communication Theory (Fall)
Communication Research Methods (Spring)
Communication Ethics (Spring)
Electives from public relations, organizational communication, mass media, health communication and rhetoric.
Semester Three: Study abroad semester at partner university
Oreboro University
International Communications; Risk & Crisis Communication; Advanced Public Relations Theory; and/or Research Methodology
Manchester Metropolitan University
Corporate & Financial Public Relations; Working with the Media; Research Methodology; Strategic Management Communication; and one elective from other odules in the MA in PR program
Zeppelin University
Communication Leadership, Strategic Communication, Cultural Studies
Upon Completion of the study abroad semester, students return to their home university to finish their programs of study under the direction of the major adviser. Students are encouraged to select a topic or project for their thesis or master's project that reflects their international experience, and advisers at each partner university may serve as ex officio committee members offering assistance to students pursuing their projects.
Admission Requirements & the Application Process
In addition to the general application requirements, students applying for the International Communication Study Abroad option must complete the additional international emphasis application form, have two letters of reference specifically address the applicant's potential for international study, and write an essay outlining their international study goals. Those materials should be sent directly to Dr. Shawn Long, Graduate Coordinator, Dept. of Communication Studies, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 28223. Students will be asked to select a first and second exchange university choice; wherever possible, students' first preference will be accommodated.
Program Costs
Students will pay University of North Carolina at Charlotte tuition for their study abroad, and will be responsible for their own transportation to their selected country as well as accommodations and living expenses for that semester. Partner universities provide full assistance in arranging for accommodations. Further information on these estimated costs can be requested from the program coordinator listed below.
Contact Details
For general information on the Master of Arts degree in Communication, or the international exchange program, please contact:
Dr. Shawn Long
Dept. of Communication Studies
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
704-687-3900
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