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Bachelor of Communication and Media
- Chicago, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A communication degree on how media shape culture and identity, With hands-on production.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Communication and Media can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Marketing coordinator
- Public relations specialist
- Social media manager
- Content editor
- Broadcast journalist
- Event specialist
- Media analyst
- Communications specialist
Curriculum
- Four-year major: public communication
- Introduction to media
- Introduction to communication
- Research inquiry
- Senior seminar and upper-level electives such as culture and identity. Focus areas include mass communication and applied communication. Guaranteed internship
- Optional six-month paid co-op
- Credits not stated (16 per semester in sample).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of secondary school with transcripts and the country-specific secondary exam documents
- Common Application
- Proof of English
- No minimum GPA published.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Secondary school completion
- No minimum GPA published
Accepted academic background
Completion of secondary school (high school) with transcripts and country-specific secondary exam documents (Requirements by Country); Common Application; final transcripts before enrolling
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 53
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Communication and Media admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $50,192 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago (Loop and Lincoln Park campuses) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Communication |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 77 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $50,192 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53, IELTS Academic 6.5.