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Bachelor of Communication Studies

Riverside, United States
4 years
English
On campus
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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Communication Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Management consultant
Marketing project manager
Client service associate
Social and digital media
Public relations
Advertising
Human resources
Writing
Fundraising
Sales

Curriculum

Courses in communication theory and research
Public speaking
Interpersonal and group interaction
Intercultural communication
Persuasion theory
Rhetoric and public discourse
Public relations
Argumentation and debate
Freedom of expression and global media.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma and official sealed transcripts with certified English translation; 250-650 word essay; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 72
IELTS 5.5
PTE 53 or Duolingo 105) or an approved waiver; transfer applicants need 24 transferable units with a 2.0 GPA.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma / official sealed transcripts with certified English translation; 24 transferable units with 2.0 GPA for transfer applicants; 250-650 word essay

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 72
IELTS 5.5 (no band below 4.5)
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 100)
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review eligibility and deadlines for Communication Studies. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$59,400 USD
Application fee	$45 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of communication arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.