Overview

Communication and Media from Seattle University is dedicated to a focus on the empowerment of you. Your personal transformation. Your dedication to social justice. And your passion to lead your own future.

Our Communication and Media program promotes the study of the arts of persuasion, community-building and journalism as we envision a world where all communication is founded on respect for individual autonomy and equality, and where such communication contributes to both your self-realization and democracy for all.

Specializations

You must choose a specialization, but the flexibility built into the curriculum allows you also double- or triple-specialize, and your educational plan accommodates it.

Communication Studies

This specialization engages students in active learning about communication in a variety of contexts. You learn effective ways to communicate with each other, about differing cultural contexts, and persuasive advocacy.

Strategic Communication

This track introduces you to an integrated approach to managing all communications functions, including the underlying theoretical frameworks, innovative industry practices and influential role of communication in global and local organizations.

Journalism

Develop your skills to gather and disseminate stories through the media, using reporting, writing, visual and digital skills. Emphasis is placed on reporting for social change and developing an entrepreneurial approach to media content creation.

Students at Communication and Media from Seattle University will:

Understand and apply theories and principles of rhetoric, interpersonal communication, and mediated communication to communicate effectively in written, spoken, and other forms

Understand the legal, ethical, personal and social responsibilities of communicators

Identify interesting communication research questions, perform research, and produce academic writing of a standard suitable for target academic journals

Effectively engage in the practical application of communication skills and knowledge

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Systems

Speech Communication

Media Law

Practical Experience in Communication

Research Seminar in Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International student applications should be submitted 6-9 months prior to the application quarter.
National students: February 15 (Spring Quarter).

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA
Transcripts

Provide official, certified English language translations of all transcripts from each educational institution attended.

English proficiency

Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of the length of residency in the U.S., their citizenship or their immigration status.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Seattle University does not require the ACT or SAT of international freshman applicants. However, these scores do enhance an application, and sufficiently high critical reading and writing scores will be accepted in lieu of the TOEFL to demonstrate English proficiency.

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

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year
Out-of-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Specializations

Students at Communication and Media from Seattle University will:

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Seattle

Funding

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