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Bachelor of Communication and Information
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Online
- Bachelor
About the program
Online master's degree in communication and information with two concentrations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 years): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Communication and Information
- develop creative practice
- evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways related to Communication and Information include creative practice
- design support
- media-related roles and further study. Individual roles may require further training
- licensing or professional experience
- employment is not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- 30 credit hours fully online with no live sessions. Students choose one of two concentrations and an applied option
- such as a faculty-guided project or practicum
- building skills in communication or information problems and producing a portfolio piece.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Online completion route: the page asks for transferable credit hours from earlier study (typically 24) and a minimum cumulative GPA
- Fewer than 24 credits also need a high school transcript.
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school, Official transcript, Diploma or certificate from the issuing school (certified English translation), ACT or SAT required for Architecture and Design, Nursing, Music and Engineering (incl. Computer Science), Applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale
- IELTS tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,950 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Online (Vols Online) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Communication and Information |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Part-time |
| Post-study stay | 0 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Oct 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $16,950 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale, IELTS tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6.5.