A Master of Arts in Communications is designed to analyze the ways in which people create, use and interpret the different forms of media. As communication is vital to most industries, this knowledge can be applied to a variety of careers. Graduates of communications programs can go on to assume positions at media outlets, such as newspapers, television or radio stations, or the Web-based components of these mediums, as well as in the advertising, public relations and telecommunications fields. Depending on the school, students can pursue a Master's degree in Communications with a specialization in advertising, journalism, public relations, film and television, in addition to several other media-related options.