Overview

By embedding real-world projects with classroom reflection, service-learning courses, the Public Communication degree offered at The University of Vermont allow students to acquire the skills necessary to succeed in a professional environment.

Key features

Whether they are creating press releases, analyzing case studies, or designing visual components, PCom students leave UVM with a competitive portfolio of work that allows them to jump right into the ever-evolving profession.

Career opportunities

Social Media Director, WIRED Magazine

Brand Manager, Seventh Generation, Burlington

Booking and Promotions Coordinator, World Cafe Live, Philadelphia

Communications and Special Projects Coordinator, Essex High School, VT

Social Marketing & Communications Manager

Head of Sustainability

Public Relations

Chief Communications Officer

Editor in Chief

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Design Studio

Visual Communication

Strategic Writing for PCOM

News Writing Across Media

Public Communication Media

Communication Law

Cont Public Affairs

Event Planning for Athletics

Media-Policy-Action

The Consumer & Advertising

Propaganda, Media, & Cit Respn

Consumer Law and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-12-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism View 589 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official secondary school transcript sent directly to Admissions by your high school

Official translation of transcripts if not already in English

First quarter grades or mid-year grades if available

One letter of recommendation is required

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44646 USD per year during 48 months.
National

44646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44646 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16606 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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