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Bachelor of Communication

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A communication degree that uses the Washington, D.C. Location for internships and media experience.

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

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Communication. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Communication Specialist
Communication Research Assistant
Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

Communication degree with courses such as broadcast writing and delivery
Public speaking and journalism. Students can publish in the student-run online paper and magazine
Present at the Student Research Conference
Take part in faculty-mentored DISCOVER research
And complete internships in the Washington
D.C. Media and public affairs scene.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completion of upper secondary school with a college-preparatory curriculum
Official transcripts translated into English
Personal essay of at least 250 words
Proof of English proficiency
Academic recommendation optional
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Upper secondary school completion with a college-preparatory curriculum (4 years English, 2 Maths, 2 Foreign language, 2 Social studies, 2 Lab science, 3 Electives, Maths and language deficiencies may be made up in year 1), Official transcripts translated to English, No education gap over 2 years after secondary school. Transfer applicants: college transcripts.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.0
PTE Academic 56
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 Communication. 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	$55,760 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Tacoma
Faculty or school	College of Professional Studies
Department	Department of Arts and Humanities
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Program starts
February 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.