Online Master’s in Communication Empowering Strategic Communication Professionals

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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Share Your Message with the World Using Liberty University’s Online Communications Master’s Degree
Communication is a big part of our lives, from talking with friends and family to working with others at your job. It helps us share ideas, inspire people, and make changes. In today’s connected world, it’s more important than ever to present your message clearly and persuasively.
You often only have a few seconds to get your point across on digital platforms. An online master’s degree in communication from Liberty can teach you how to improve your communication skills both in daily life and at work.
By conferring an online Master of Arts (MA) in Communication degree, you can focus on what’s shaping communication today. In this degree, you’ll study topics like social media, brand storytelling, and working with people from different cultures. This program will help you learn communication strategies to handle today’s fast-changing conversations.
Liberty’s online communication degree can prepare you to solve problems in any job by combining communication theory with real-world practice. This degree can help you become a strong leader and meet the needs of companies, clients, and communities.








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Why Choose Liberty University’s Online Master’s in Communication?
Do you want to start a new career in public relations, advertising, or journalism? Or maybe you want to get better at communication to move up in your current job? Whether you’re looking to begin a new career or improve in your current one, Liberty’s master’s in communication degree can help you stand out to employers.
In Liberty’s program, you’ll study important communication ideas used in small groups, companies, and with people from different cultures. You can also practice using these ideas in real-life situations to grab anyone’s attention.
You can get hands-on experience, too. You can create public relations and advertising campaigns, write marketing plans, and plan events for nonprofits. You can also learn how to do research and write well. By mixing what you learn with real-life practice, you can be ready to succeed in communication jobs.
Our online program is flexible, so you can work on your master’s degree while balancing your family, job, and community activities. You can also learn from teachers who have real-world experience and can show you how to apply your Christian faith at work. Liberty’s unique combination of learning, practice, and faith makes our online master’s in communication a great choice for your graduate studies.
What Will You Study in the Online Master’s in Communication Degree?
With Liberty’s online communications master’s degree, you will study how to effectively communicate within an organization and to a target audience in our modern world. You can also explore how factors like culture, heritage, and media affect communication.
Our online communications degree can help you construct effective messaging and content. You can learn how to craft branding that reaches today’s audience using tactics in storytelling and social media. Not only that, but you can also grow in your ability to manage and motivate your employees as a strong leader.
While some communication master’s degree programs make you choose between theory and application, our communications master’s degree offers you a combination of the 2. By doing so, Liberty’s master’s in communication online can help you understand how people work and how to develop effective strategies to reach them.
Another important element of our online degree is research and writing development. Within our communication degree, you can learn how to use research to develop insights into promotion and marketing situations. You can then apply that insight to strategic solutions for organizations of all kinds.
You will have the opportunity to study several core concepts essential for effective communication across various contexts. Studding theories of small group, corporate, and global communication, gaining insights into how different environments impact interaction. The program emphasizes communication strategies for conflict resolution and teaching methods to manage and resolve disputes effectively.
You can also learn techniques for persuading and connecting with target audiences, as well as strategies for communicating during crises. The curriculum covers effective communication in various work scenarios, including conferences, meetings, celebrations, and community outreach programs.
Additionally, you can explore the art of storytelling, focusing on how to create narratives that resonate emotionally with consumers and establish brand identity across for-profit, nonprofit, and ministry organizations. You can be trained in integrated marketing communication strategies to ensure consistency in brand identity and messaging.
The program also addresses methods for leveraging social media platforms to engage audiences and develop robust digital communication strategies. You can acquire skills in internal organizational communication, studying how to manage, motivate, and develop teams while handling stress. Lastly, you can gain knowledge in advertising and public relations tactics aimed at successful mass communication.
Potential Career Opportunities
You might be asking yourself, “What are my job opportunities with a master’s degree in communications?” Earning an online master’s degree in communication can open doors to a wide range of leadership positions across various sectors. This advanced degree equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary for roles in business, nonprofit organizations, and public service.
- Advertising and public relations director
- Business marketing specialist
- Communication analyst
- Communications manager/director
- Corporate communications manager
- Public relations consultant
- Undergraduate professor
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts.
- View our Graduate Communication and the Arts Course Guides (login required).
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Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Online Communication Master’s Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions for Our Online Communication Studies Program
What are the benefits of an online master’s in communication degree?
Getting an online master’s degree in communication can help you get better job opportunities in communication or management. You can also build a professional portfolio with projects that relate to your current job or the career you want. Your skills in writing, speaking, and making presentations will make you more attractive to employers.
How does the online format work?
In the online format, you can complete your assignments and join discussions at your own pace, as long as you meet deadlines. Some courses might also include live classes or group meetings.
How can I get help while studying online?
Liberty University offers different types of help, like virtual tutoring, academic advising, and access to online libraries. You can also connect with your teachers and classmates through online platforms.
How does the program keep students engaged?
The program uses online tools like discussion boards, virtual group projects, live webinars, and networking events to keep students involved. Teachers and staff also help keep the learning community active and connected.
What skills can I learn in the online communication studies program?
You can learn important skills like public speaking, critical thinking, analyzing media, strategic communication, writing, and using digital media. The program focuses on both practical skills and understanding the theory behind communication.
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