Overview

Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina Asheville faculty bring both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to students, equipping graduates with a foundation from which to launch careers as journalists, communication professionals, film producers, social media strategists, photographers, scholars, and more.

Careers

Beyond the classroom, many of our students produce original film projects, complete internships to gain real-world experience, and work for the university’s student-run newspaper, The Blue Banner. In short, our graduates learn what it takes to thrive in today’s dynamic media industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media, Ethics and Society

Basic Journalism

Mass Media Workshop: College Media Production

Strategic Communication

Mass Comm Theories

Mass Comm Law and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Asheville, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1451 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

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply online using the UNC Asheville application (CFNC) or the Common Application.
Arrange for your official school transcripts to be sent to us. All freshman applicants are required to submit an official transcript from their secondary school. All foreign academic transcripts must be evaluated by WES, SpanTran, or another NACES approved evaluation service and translated into English.
Two counselor or teacher recommendation forms.
250 word essay or personal statement.
We’ll ask you to share your English proficiency exam scores when you apply – the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test (DET).
Submit the I-20 Packet

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21470 USD / year

≈ 21470 USD / year
Out-of-State

21470 USD / year

≈ 21470 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4122 USD / year

≈ 4122 USD / year

Living costs

Asheville

United States

1124 - 1870 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Asheville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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