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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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- Secondary school completion with a foreign credential evaluation
- Accepted English test score or exemption
- Passport copy
- Proof of funds.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with foreign credential evaluation, Transfer students with prior credit follow transfer rates, Proof of funds 37, 000 USD (46, 000 for Culinary Management).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- TOEFL PBT 533
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements on the international admissions pages
- No deadline is published. Apply free online at as an International Applicant. Submit a foreign credential evaluation
- US transcripts if any
- A passport copy and an accepted English test score or exemption. Show proof of funds (37
- 000 USD
- 46
- 000 USD for culinary and baking). Request the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa (I-20 page.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,096, $21,897 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Undergraduate College |
| Department | Communication and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
April 2027
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Program starts
July 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $18,096, $21,897 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,700 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.0, TOEFL PBT 533, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 95.