Overview

Key features

Communication is a diverse discipline and offers a variety of skills to prepare students for their careers. The Communication program at the University of Utah has focus areas in four sub-fields of communication, allowing students to tailor their degree to best fit their strengths and interests: these focus areas include Strategic Communication (public relations, advertising, integrated marketing), Journalism (digital, broadcast, print), Communication Studies, or Science, Health, Environmental, and Risk Communication. Through a combination of theoretical and technical training, the Communication program allows students to develop a comprehensive portfolio to market themselves to the industry.

The Student Experience

The Department of Communication offers students many enrichment opportunities, such as internships and part-time work in professional settings. If you want to network and spend time with fellow communication students, be sure to join one of the department’s many clubs and organizations: the John R. Park Debate Society allows members to practice debate skills in a friendly, competitive environment, while the Absolute Communication agency is a student-run advertising and PR company affiliated with the U that allows students to gain experience in the communications industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Communication program have found work as editors, communication directors, marketing and sales managers, and radio and video producers. Careers in publishing (as a writer or editor), advertising, and the media (as a broadcaster, journalist, or reporter) are also possible. Work for the government as a lobbyist, campaign manager, or town manager, or in the nonprofit sector as a grant writer or program coordinator. With additional education, students can also become lawyers, advisors, and professors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rhetorical Criticism

Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Communication Research

Analysis of Argument

Media Business and Ethics

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating Science, Health, Environment

Argument, Conflict and Dialogue

Organizational Communication

Intercultural Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1154 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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

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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

34900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34900 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34900 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12424 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12424 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

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