2023-2024 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Communication

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply
December 1, 2022
Admission Limited to
Fall
Exams & GRE Types
GRE: General
Letters of Recommendation
3, preferably from faculty in communication or related social science field familiar with the applicant's written work and research experiences
UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements
See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.
Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements
In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a Resume/CV, a Statement of Purpose and to indicate up to two prospective faculty mentors. Applications must be complete and received by the department by the deadline to be considered. An interview (either in person or by phone) is required for all finalists. The department regards a broad undergraduate background in the behavioral, biological, physical, computational, and social sciences as the best preparation for graduate study in communication. It is desirable, but not required, to have majored in communication or a closely allied discipline as an undergraduate. Some college coursework in statistics or advanced mathematics is required.
Program Name	Communication
Leading to the degree of	M.S., Ph.D. Admits only Ph.D. applicants.
Major Code	0183
Address	2225 Rolfe Hall Box 951538 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1538
Phone	(310) 825-3303
Email	gradprogram@comm.ucla.edu
Website	comm.ucla.edu