The Master of Arts in Communication at the University of Santo Tomas focuses on communication theory, communication research methods, and critical writing for communication and media studies. Students also study quantitative and qualitative methods, plus reporting and writing research data for communication and media studies.
The curriculum includes pre-requisite courses, core courses, and specialization courses. Students complete written comprehensive exams that include Thesis Writing I and Thesis Writing II, alongside specialization courses such as Communication Media Laws and Ethics, Communication Policy, Planning and Management, Seminar on Philippine Media, Political Economy of Communication and Mass Media, Communication for Development, Advanced Topics for Journalism, and Seminar in Organizational Communication.
Modules
- Communication Theory
- Quantitative Methods in Communication Research
- Qualitative Methods in Communication Research
- Critical Writing in Communication and Media Studies
- Reporting and Writing Research in Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Media Laws and Ethics
- Communication Policy, Planning and Management
- Seminar on Philippine Media
- Political Economy of Communication and Mass Media
- Communication for Development
- Advanced Topics for Journalism
- Seminar in Organizational Communication
