Overview

The Communications - Communications Studies sequence from Brigham Young University exists as a counterpoint to the other sequences within the School of Communications. Whereas each of the other sequences excels in providing specialized instruction in a particular discipline of communications (e.g., Public Relations, Advertising, or News Media), the Communications Studies sequence takes a more generalized approach.

These courses span a variety of interests, including digital media, popular culture, advocacy, international issues, and many others. The combination of required and strategically-selected supplementary coursework begets a degree program that is highly customizable. With this freedom, however, comes the charge for students to work closely with their faculty advisor to make their professional goals known, and to work together in the creation of a viable learning plan. The Communications Studies sequence acknowledges that the lines between communication disciplines (in many cases) are blurring, and it seeks to equip students with the skills they feel are necessary to succeed in their personalized path—whether this path is professional or academic in nature, and whether it leads them deeper into the communications industry, or on to other disciplines.

Career

The Communications Studies sequence is designed to provide students with a general set of skills in critical thinking, research, writing, presentation, and communications theory. These skills form the foundation for success in a variety of professional and academic fields and, through strategic scheduling and selection of supplementary coursework, students will find themselves prepared to perform in variety of environments, both within and outside of the traditional communications trajectory.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mentored Research Practicum
Media History & Philosophy
Popular Culture & Media
Issues in Global Communication
Media & the First Amendment
Media Advocacy & Social Change
Gender, Race, & Class in Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Provo, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Each student must be Pre-Comms in order to apply to the major.
All students must take a campus writing course before applying for admission to the major. WRTG 150 or any Advanced Writing Course fulfills this requirement. AP credit does not.
Complete a minimum of 72 hours in courses outside of the department, while meeting BYU’s University Core requirements.
Every student is required to complete an internship or equivalent approved mentored experience. Although the school operates an internship office (280 Brimhall Building) that serves as a clearinghouse for internship information, the responsibility for securing an internship rests with the student. However, students may not embark on any internship without prior approval from a faculty advisor.
In certain courses, students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator by portfolio review.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13776 USD / year

≈ 13776 USD / year
Out-of-State

13776 USD / year

≈ 13776 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13776 USD / year

≈ 13776 USD / year

Additional Details

Latter-day Saint: $3,344 / Non-Latter-day Saint: $6,688

Living costs

Provo

United States

944 - 1633 USD / month

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