Overview

You will gain crucial insight into media, organizations, individuals and society as you study to become a communication professional.

Through coursework and internships you will be prepared to pursue a career in areas including public relations, marketing and media with the bachelor’s in Communication program at the University at Albany.

Features

You will acquire a foundation in communication topics, trends and concepts through exposure to the critical role of media in public life, politics and industry.

Hone your ability to analyze and improve communication processes as you gain tools to measure how effectively communication practices serve varying populations and audiences.

Customize your BA in Communication with electives in these concentrations:

Organizational Communication and Public Relations
Political Communication
Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication
Mass Communication & New Technologies
Health Communication

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Human Communication: Language and Social Action

Communication Theory

Speech Composition and Presentation or Argumentation and Debate

Technologies for Business

Elements of Computing

Computer Science

Information in the 21st Century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Priority consideration deadline: February 1. Late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Corporate Communication View 1451 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application

Send your transcript(s): All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

Submit your test scores (if applicable): You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores but you may choose to submit them to strengthen your application.

Submit a financial statement

Submit a letter of recommendation (if applicable)

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

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Out-of-State

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 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

Features

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albany

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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