Overview

This Communication and Media Studies students learn how to apply their writing, research and problem-solving skills to public advocacy and building community across cultures, cultivating a strong sense of social justice and civil responsibility that prepares them for work and life in an ever-changing world.

Key Facts

While matriculating in the Communication & Media Studies program at Roger Williams University, students:

Learn theories, models, and concepts that investigate the relationship between culture and communication.
Develop research skills relevant to the study of culture and communication.
Cultivate a concern for communication ethics, social justice, and civic responsibility.
Understand the dynamics related to communication technologies and new media and develop appropriate applied skills.
Refine and foster writing skills, critical thinking skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Media

Visual Communication

Digital Communication: Technology, Modes & Methods

Intercultural Communication

Visual Rhetoric-Visual Culture

Mass Communication Theory

Media Law and Ethics

International Communication

Qualitative Research Methods in Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United States

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 189 other Bachelors in Media Management 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

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your personal essay.

Official high school transcript(s)

A minimum of one (1) letter of recommendation; additional letters welcome

First marking period grades for senior year, as well as mid-year grades (once available)

Standardized test scores are optional

TOEFL and IELTS scores are not required. However, we do suggest if you have those scores to send them in order to receive the best admission placement for your English level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45648 USD / year

≈ 45648 USD / year
Out-of-State

45648 USD / year

≈ 45648 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45648 USD / year

≈ 45648 USD / year

Living costs

Bristol

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bristol

Funding

Scholarships Information

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