Overview

Learn about the social, cultural, economic, political and historical context within which media operate.

Features

To allow you to focus on your areas of interest, the Communication major program at the University of Washington offers both a professional track and a research track. You may choose electives from other School of IAS majors or undergraduate programs at UW Tacoma. Transfer students should plan on two years to complete all degree requirements.

This degree is recommended for careers in print and broadcast writing, reporting and editing, web design and in the rapidly growing and interdisciplinary field of media research.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

Media history, theory and criticism
Practical skills focused on print, video, or digital media
The Internet
Film
Public relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 323 other Bachelors in Public Relations 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 the UW Tacoma Freshman Application.
Complete the academic course grid and your senior year projections.
Write your personal statement
Complete the activity log
Pay the application fee or request a fee waiver at the conclusion of your application.
Submit official standardized test scores (optional).
Submit official AP, IB, or CLEP scores (if applicable).
Have you graduated from high school? You are required to send a final, official transcript 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

Applies to you

Non-residents

42077 USD / year

≈ 42077 USD / year
Out-of-State

42077 USD / year

≈ 42077 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12899 USD / year

≈ 12899 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 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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Scholarships Information

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