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Bachelor of Communications

Long Island University

  • Brooklyn, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Communications degree at Durham GTA with specialization in business communication or public relations.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Communications
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Students build skills in strategic communication
  • Professional writing
  • Digital storytelling.

Career outcomes

  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Communications Strategist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Publicist
  • Event Planner

Curriculum

  • Students build skills in strategic communication
  • Professional writing
  • Digital storytelling
  • Public speaking
  • Research and project management. They can specialize in Business Communication or Public Relations
  • Complete a final-year capstone for a real organization
  • and take the co-op stream with three paid work terms.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school transcripts with certified English translation
  • Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible)
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Personal statement
  • SAT or ACT optional
  • Some programmes add audition or portfolio rules
  • Proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended (certified English translations), Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible), Two letters of recommendation, Personal statement, SAT or ACT optional, Some programmes have extra requirements (portfolio/audition), Proof of funds for the I-20.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 75
  • PTE Academic 50
  • Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Evidence (if applicable)
  • Two Recommendation Letters
  • Personal Statement or Essay.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadline (rolling admission. Catalog international dates 1 May for fall
  2. 1 November for spring) through the institution's admissions website. Apply through the institution's admissions portal and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload secondary school transcripts with certified English translation
  3. English proof or waiver
  4. Two recommendation letters and a personal statement. Audition or portfolio if the programme asks. Pay the 200 USD International Tuition Deposit to receive the I-20.. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$44,140 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusLIU Post
Faculty or schoolGeorge Polk School of Communications
DepartmentCommunications
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.