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Bachelor of Communication in Rhetoric and Communication

Pittsburgh, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Communication: Rhetoric and Communication offered on campus by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced subject knowledge in Communication: Rhetoric and Communication. Strengthen critical interpretation
creative or scholarly expression
and presentation of subject knowledge through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.

Career outcomes

tenure-track faculty positions at research universities or four-year colleges

Curriculum

Study centres on training as researchers
theorists and teachers. The programme is delivered on campus through the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (Communication). The subject listing does not give the full course list
credit total or sequence
which are held on the programme's department page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary school records (grades 9-11 or equivalent plus national exam results)
personal statement or Common App essay
English proficiency test
SAT or ACT optional. Business
engineering and nursing have specific mathematics and science prerequisites.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school records (grades 9-11 or equivalent, plus national exam results), personal statement or Common App essay, SAT or ACT optional (test-friendly), English proficiency test, proof of funds for the I-20 after admission; business, engineering and nursing have specific maths and science prerequisites

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 100
Duolingo 125

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts

How to apply

Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$46,480 - $58,224 USD
Application fee	$55 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Pittsburgh Campus
Faculty or school	Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Department	Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Undergraduate institutional academic merit scholarships are awarded competitively and consideration is linked to admissions application timing. The 2025–2026 undergraduate catalogue states a December 1 merit consideration date; confirm the relevant 2027–2028 cycle and international applicant eligibility before relying on a deadline.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.