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Bachelor of Communication Studies

Brookings, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

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: yes
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 transcripts and certificates (original or attested; non-U.S. coursework evaluated course by course); passport photo page; English proof (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 90 or waiver); financial certification with bank documents for the I-20. No minimum GPA is published
No minimum GPA published; applicants evaluated on academic preparation
prior performance and English proficiency; SAT/ACT optional but encouraged

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts (original or attested), passport photo page, proof of English proficiency, financial certification with bank documents for the I-20; transfer applicants need at least 24 consecutive semester credits at one institution; no conditional admission for international students

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 90
PTE Academic 44
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,547 USD
Application fee	$25 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Brookings Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	School of Communication and Journalism
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.