Overview

About the program

The Communication program at University of South Carolina Aiken is one of the most popular university majors in the United States because effective communication is essential to your personal and professional success.

Learning about communication theories, research, and best practices makes you a better communicator in relationships, in teams, and at work.

Employers want graduates with strong communication skills, including written, oral, and visual communication skills. You will consistently practice communication skills in our core curriculum. We are committed to helping you use the knowledge and abilities you learn in our classes to be strategic communicators, influential industry leaders, and engaged citizens.

Programme Structure

Courses

Public Speaking

Research Methods in Communication
Writing Across the Media
Media and Culture
Visual Communication
Workplace Communication
Intercultural Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

USCA accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Aiken, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form - $100 NON-REFUNDABLE submission fee

Demonstrate English Proficiency

School Records - These are transcripts or examination certificates of satisfactory study

SAT or ACT examination results
Financial Certification - U.S. immigration laws require every educational institution to certify that each student has adequate funding to attend school.

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

20856 USD / year

≈ 20856 USD / year
Out-of-State

20856 USD / year

≈ 20856 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10398 USD / year

≈ 10398 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-Time, Resident (Per Hour): $433.25 Part-Time, Non-Resident (Per Hour):$869

Living costs

Aiken

United States

1600 - 2783 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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Overview

About the program

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Aiken

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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