Overview

Students in the Communication major at Chatham University take a common set of core courses that prepare them for careers in an industry where convergence in print and online media is growing.

Features

Students choose one of four concentrations: Human Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, and Graphic Design.

In addition to the required course work, students complete an internship and a capstone seminar presenting the results of an extensive print, public relations, or media project.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Communication

Media and Society

Intercultural Communication: Values and Ethics

Persuasion

Media Ethics and Law Responsibility

Special Topics

Internship - Professional Communication

Integrative Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Undergraduate admissions at Chatham University has a rolling deadline

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1437 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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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application for admission

Admissions essay or personal statement

All official secondary and postsecondary transcripts, mark sheets or records. Original transcripts and official English translations are required for non-English institutions. Professional credential evaluation may be required for non-U.S. postsecondary academic records.

Official test scores - TOEFL or IELTS(Chatham code: 2081), iTEP, PTE, ACTFL, Duolingo, or STEP

SAT and ACT scores (optional)

One letter of recommendation

Copy of passport photo page (with identification information)

Copy of immigration documents (if currently living in the United States)

Proof of financial support (official bank statement, signed bank letter, or financial guarantee indicating enough funds to cover the first year of education at Chatham).

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

45700 USD / year

≈ 45700 USD / year
Out-of-State

45700 USD / year

≈ 45700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45700 USD / year

≈ 45700 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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