Overview

As you explore social, cultural, rhetorical and organizational communication processes with our distinguished faculty, you will study, participate in, and critique ever-evolving power structures in education, politics, management, technology, entertainment, government and nongovernmental institutions.

Key Features

The culturally rich city of Los Angeles provides the perfect environment to acquire this knowledge, which can be applied to an array of career fields, including education, politics, marketing, government and nonprofit organizations.

Upon completion of the Communication degree at University of Southern California, students will be able to:

Explain and critique the major foundations, perspectives, issues, and theories of communication

Evaluate, critique, and produce research from a variety of methodological perspectives

Analyze diverse messages and systems of message production

Create effective and intentional oral, written, and mediated communication for a diverse range of audiences

Identify and interrogate the power and impact of communication structures, institutions, and platforms

Apply communication principles and theories to address complex real world problems impacting diverse communities

Cultivate and shape communication based on principles of justice, fairness, access, and equity with the aim of amplifying the voices and visibility of marginalized groups

Careers

Based on that data, here’s a brief snapshot of where some of the recent Communication (BA) alumni are working:

Adidas, Sales Support Representative

AEG, Global Partnerships, Sales/Activation Coordinator

American Express GCS, Product Development Intern

Athlaw LLP, Legal Intern

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, Technical Staffing Consultant

Bezos Earth Fund, Digital Communications Intern

BlackRock, Analyst, Consultant Relationship Manager

Bumble, Campus Event Manager

Creative Artists Agency, Sports Broadcasting Intern

Citi, Early ID Leadership Program

Clear Channel Outdoor, Account Executive

CNN, Anchor Producer

Columbia Records, Social Media Coordinator

Day One Agency, Communications Coordinator

Dick's Sporting Goods, Marketing Assistant

DoorDash, Brand Marketing Manager

Edelman, Assistant Account Executive

Edleman, Project Coordinator

Epic Records, Assistant, Brand Partnertship

Extension PR, Assistant Account Executive and more

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Social Science

Communication and Mass Media

Communication and Culture

Communication and Publics

Communication and Media Economics

Communication and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

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

Duolingo English Test

130

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application

Optional: Official Test Scores

Transcripts: First-year applicants should submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework completed.

One letter is required from either your school counselor or a teacher from your school.

Submit your fall grades (when available)

International applicants are required to submit the “Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support” and, if applicable, English proficiency exam scores at the time of application.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

73260 USD / year

≈ 73260 USD / year
Out-of-State

73260 USD / year

≈ 73260 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

73260 USD / year

≈ 73260 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 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

Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Los Angeles

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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