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Bachelor of Communication in BS
- Louisville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Builds speaking, Persuasion, Research and intercultural skills for ministry, Business and advocacy.
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
- Apply concepts and methods in Communication in BS to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include advanced public speaking
- Persuasion. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Corporate communication specialist
- Event planner
- Nonprofit fundraising and development officer
- Human resource professional
- Employee relations specialist
- Corporate trainer
- Social media manager
- Law
- Politics
- Ministry
Curriculum
- Courses include advanced public speaking
- Persuasion
- Event planning
- Organizational communication
- Communication theory
- Intercultural communication and interpersonal communication
- With added lab science for the B.S. Specialisations in event planning
- Organizational development or interpersonal communication. A 15-week professional internship is part of the programme.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (first-time) with official transcripts
- Transfer applicants need a course-by-course credential evaluation
- Lowest school-level weighted high school GPA 2.5 (other schools 2.75-3.5)
- SAT/ACT optional
- English IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105. Some majors (Speed School
- Business
- Nursing
- Dental Hygiene
- Music
- Art) have extra entry criteria.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (first-time) with official transcripts, Notarized ATA-certified translation if not in English, Transfer applicants need a course-by-course credential evaluation, Intended major required, Proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on new 1-6 scale
- Duolingo 4.0 per skill
- PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the 2027-02-15 priority deadline. Apply online through UofL admissions and pay the 30 USD application fee. Submit official transcripts (ATA-certified notarized translation if not in English)
- intended major and English proof (test score or exemption). Receive the admission decision. Show proof of funds for the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,110 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Belknap Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 121 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Incoming first-year international undergraduates may qualify for the Global Cardinal Scholarship based on high-school GPA: USD 5,000 at GPA 3.25 to 3.49, USD 6,500 at GPA 3.50 to 3.74, And USD 8,000 at GPA 3.75 or higher. Eligible international transfer students with GPA at least 3.0 may qualify for USD 5,000. Terms and renewability apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,110 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The estimated living cost is $13,446 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on new 1-6 scale, Duolingo 4.0 per skill, PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21).