Overview

Whether you’re writing, teaching, working with clients, or disseminating information to the public, our program will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary for professional achievement.

Internships

Real-world professional experience is critical to student success, so all communication majors are required to complete at least one internship. You’ll work a minimum of 120 hours during the semester and earn three hours of academic credit. Our students have gained hands-on experience in public relations, radio and TV production, marketing, human resources, and event planning.

Careers

Students in the Communication program offered by Meredith College learn to critically examine the format, content, meaning and production of messages distributed across a variety of media. The core curriculum equips students with knowledge of communication theories and practices, while the mass and interpersonal concentrations allow them to delve deeper in their area of academic interest. Majors develop the skills to analyze and interpret contemporary media; influence attitudes, beliefs and values through written and oral communication; solve problems; and are prepared to practice communications legally and ethically.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Studies

Public Speaking

Interpersonal Communication

Public Relations

Applied Quantitative Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete fully and return the Meredith College application for admission, along with the $40 application fee.

Have the appropriate school official(s) forward an official copy of the secondary-school record, complete with a listing of courses taken, grades obtained, credit received and rank in class; college or university transcript(s) if the student has taken any advanced work

If the student’s native language or primary language of instruction is English, take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) of The College Board.

Send a school official recommendation and an academic teacher recommendation.

Students who are submitting university transcripts must also provide an independent course-by-course evaluation

Tuition Fee

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International

45630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45630 USD per year during 48 months.
National

45630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45630 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

45630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45630 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Raleigh

1085 - 1853 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

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