Overview

Employers send a consistent message about what they look for in a college-educated employee: the ability to write clearly, speak persuasively, analyze data effectively, work in diverse groups, and understand the competitive global knowledge environment.

Employers are looking for graduates who can "think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems." And these are exactly the skills we teach our students. Recent communication studies alumni work in account management, corporate communications, development and fundraising, human resources, marketing and events planning, non-profit management, and social media, among other fields.

What Can You Do Now to Prepare Yourself for Life After Graduation?Getting a degree in Communication is a great start for preparing for a wide range of careers, making yourself more marketable, and finding your first job after graduation. There are a few steps that you can take while you are still at the University of Memphis to prepare for the next stage in your life.

Talk to your faculty advisor to make a specific plan in your Junior and Senior years.

Complete an internship

Find out more about the internship process in the department here

Take advantage of advice from the National Communication Association here

Use the resources at the University of Memphis Career Services site here

Use online career resources from the National Communication Association here

Follow advice on best practices for getting a job here

Look at your options for graduate programs in Communication (or other areas)

Of course, we hope you'll first look at our own, nationally recognized graduate program (click here to read more)

But you can also look into Communication graduate programs across the US here

Find good information about preparing to apply to graduate schools here

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Communication Studies
Oral Communication
Media Literacy
Rhetoric/Civic Controversy
Communication Ethics
Communication Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Credit Awarded for CBSE Students

The University of Memphis proudly recognizes the hard work and academic excellence of CBSE students. Eligible students may receive up to 15 credit hours toward their degree. That is equivalent to a 12.5% saving on cost of education and one full semester of coursework. This opportunity helps students reduce the time and cost required to graduate, enabling a faster path to success.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1453 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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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

No Credential Evaluations are required for undergraduate and graduate students admission for the following year
Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the student’s academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student
Pay the non-refundable undergraduate application fee of $50
Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.
All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

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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

14070 USD / year

≈ 14070 USD / year
Out-of-State

14070 USD / year

≈ 14070 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14070 USD / year

≈ 14070 USD / year

Additional Details

Online option:

Local: $517 per credit
National: $711 per credit
International: $905 per credit

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 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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