Our Communications major emphasizes areas such as listening and group communication skills, journalism, public relations and advertising.
Rockhurst University offers two Bachelor of Arts in Communications major track options – human communication and mass communication – along with a communication minor and journalism minor.
Our liberal arts tradition makes Rockhurst one of the best communications schools in the region because our communication degree graduates are able to seamlessly integrate a unique set of communication skills in the real world.
Graduates who earn a communication degree from RU will be able to:
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Always verify the dates on the programme website.
Courses include:
You need the following TOEFL iBT ® score:
Minimum required score:
The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.