Overview

We educate you in the liberal arts tradition

The Communication program of University of Massachusetts Amherst emphasizes theory and methods of inquiry, as opposed to technical training; we do not offer any industry-oriented, how-to classes in public relations, advertising, or broadcasting. We do, however, offer some great career-enhancement courses, among them Public Speaking, Film and Television Production Concepts, Program Process in Television, and Screenwriting. Students also gain applied training and skills through internships, service learning, and extracurricular campus experiences.

Careers

Rewarding work in communication and beyond

As a liberal arts degree, the BA in Communication prepares you for any career that calls for higher literacy skills, analytical reasoning, and critical thinking. And of course the major prepares you for work as a communication specialist in industry, educational institutions, research organizations, political organizations, religious groups, and local, state, and federal government agencies. Here are some examples of what our graduates have gone on to do:

Production, sales, or programming for print or digital media.

Media and communication advisor for a political campaign, intercultural organization, labor union, or government agency.

Communication consultant for a personnel management, advertising, or sales organization.

Many of our graduates also go on to graduate degrees, in fields such as law, business, human services, and education, in addition to communication-related degrees such as public relations and integrated marketing communications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Communication and Culture

Media and Culture

Media Industries and Institutions

Rhetoric & Performance Studies

Film Studies

Cultural Codes in Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1059 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete Common Application (including the UMass questions)

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) or Secondary School Exams

Official transcripts for all completed college coursework

Letter of recommendation

Application fee of $85 (unable to waive)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

(Optional) SAT and/or ACT scores

Tuition Fee

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International

40882 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40882 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40449 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40449 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

17772 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17772 USD per year during 48 months.

Regional Tuition: $33,512

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Communication.

Available Scholarships

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