Overview

The Film & Media Studies concentration of the Communication Studies program of the University of Houston teaches students to deal critically with media issues that create and affect public policy and will explore media management policy. Course materials cover content, technology, training, programming, marketing, and audiences in national and international contexts. Sudents study film and its impact on media and society.

Key Facts

With the Interpersonal Communication concentration, students gain knowledge of the interplay between communication and relationships on both micro and societal levels. At the micro level, students develop analytic and communication skills needed to understand the process of relationship development, maintenance and deterioration. At the societal level, students acquire critical reasoning skills needed to interpret images and messages about families and other small groups.

Students will be prepared for entry-level communication positions in organizations such as those allied with health care and human development or for advanced work in communication studies and other fields focusing on the analysis of human behavior.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Cinema

Media Effects

The Social Impact of New Information Technology

Relational Communication

Communication in the Family

Persuasion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll apply as an international freshman student if you plan to attend the University of Houston:

with citizenship from a country outside the U.S.

have no college coursework (or have less than 15 credit hours from an accredited university).

have an equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).

meet English Language Requirements

Pay the $90 application fee.

Send official test scores directly from the testing agency. SAT/ACT scores are only required for special programs.

Send official secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate, etc.), preferably submitted electronically through your school counselor via email or the Common Application.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

28066 USD / year

≈ 28066 USD / year
Out-of-State

28066 USD / year

≈ 28066 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11972 USD / year

≈ 11972 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 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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