Bachelor of Communications
- Pleasantville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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 diploma or equivalent with official transcripts in English (NACES evaluation preferred)
- Holistic review
- Generally top 50% of class or about 2.5 GPA where no class rank is given
- 2 Letters of recommendation and personal statement
- SAT/ACT optional.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80 (new scale from 2026-01-21: 4.0)
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Communications. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $61,438 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $100 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Westchester Campus (Pleasantville) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dyson College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Department of Arts and Humanities |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Pace University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Scholarships
Pace University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $61,438 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,505 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80 (new scale from 2026-01-21: 4.0), IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 115.
Pace University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

