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Bachelor of Communication Studies

Kent State University

  • New Philadelphia, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • Online
  • Bachelor

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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: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • 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 completed in the home country; Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for international first-year applicants (some majors selective); Students with prior college enrolment apply as transfers; SAT/ACT not required; English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completed in home country; Students with prior college enrolment apply as transfer

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 71
  • PTE Academic 48
  • Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Statement of purpose where requested
  • Financial support evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Communication Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Graduation evidence
  3. Language results
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,298, $34,298 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$1,000 USD

Program details

CampusTuscarawas Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Sciences and Humanities
DepartmentSchool of Communication Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteKent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    200 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    1 Oct 2027

    322 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.