Graduate Programs

The Communication major at UWT offers a unique education where we value critical perspectives and focus many of our courses on questions of power, equity, and social justice. The faculty members within the major each bring a different scholarly expertise ranging from global media to communication law and policy to television and film studies. A Communication degree from UWT can prepare students for graduate work (Master’s or Doctoral programs) in areas such as:

  • Communication
  • Cinema and Media Studies or Production
  • Cultural Studies
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Leadership
  • Law

Although the University of Washington’s Tacoma campus does not offer graduate programs in this field, UW Seattle offers multiple graduate degrees and graduate certificate programs that allow students to continue their study of communication and media. These programs include:

  • Master of Arts or Doctor of Philosophy in Communication
  • Master of Communication (professional degree with multiple track options)
  • Master of Arts or Doctor of Philosophy in Cinema and Media Studies


Career Options
The Communication major develops skills that enable you to be competitive and successful across a range of fields and jobs, including:

  • Art Direction Coordination
  • Content creator/editor
  • Content Development and Management
  • Content Strategist
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Digital Media Producer
  • Digital Video Creator
  • Editor-in-Chief
  • Event Planner
  • Freelance Journalist
  • Fundraiser
  • Investigative Journalist
  • Lobbyist
  • Managing Editor
  • Marketing and Communications Specialist
  • Media Production Professional
  • Media Storytelling
  • Multimedia Coordinator
  • News Reporter
  • Non-Profit Media Management
  • Podcasting
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Speech Writer
  • XR Product Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Writing and Publishing

More Information on Career Options

Here are some videos featuring UWT Communication major alumni and what they are doing for their careers.

Chelsie Johnson - Media Storytelling & Strategic Communication
Graduated in 2012

Katelynn Hass - Marketing Communications Operations Manager Non-Profit Sector
Graduated in 2016

Nick Luna - Freelance Copywriter
Graduated in 2020

Quintin Mattson-Hayward - Professional Freelance Videographer & Editor
Graduated in 2022