Bachelor of Communications
California State University, Fullerton
- Fullerton, 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: no
- Placement support: no
- 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
- High school graduation or equivalent; applicants educated outside the US need 3 years of mathematics (algebra
- geometry
- intermediate algebra) and a competitive GPA; US-educated applicants need A-G courses with C- or better and a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- PTE Academic 43
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review admission requirements and available intakes for Communications. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,543 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Fullerton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Communications |
| Department | Communications |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left
Scholarships
No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 4 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,543 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,854 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, PTE Academic 43, IELTS Academic 5.5.
No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities.

