Overview

Program Highlights

Customizable Experience

Shape your degree to meet your interests and professional goals by choosing from courses in digital, video, verbal and written communication, as well as pairing your degree with a minor, such as our popular Marketing minor.

Flexible Class Options

Choose from multiple different modalities to fit your coursework around your schedule, including campus-based, blended, and an accelerated online option with condensed six-week terms (normally 12 weeks).

A Unique Combination

In NLU’s B.A. in Communication and Media program, students take one interpersonal communications course and one media course each term. The interpersonal communication topics include civic, community, intercultural, multigenerational and organizational communication as well as professional writing and public relations. The media courses include mass media, social media, digital narratives, podcasting and video shorts.

Real-World Expertise

Learn from faculty who bring years of experience in professional communications and media to the classroom. Become skilled in contemporary communication practices and the latest media technologies that employers are looking for.

Communications Quarterly Magazine

The B.A. in Communication and Media program resides within the Communication Studies Department, which oversees the Undergraduate College’s student magazine, Communications Quarterly. Communication and Media majors write articles for publication consideration and have opportunities to collaborate on the content and publishing process. This is a great venue for Communication and Media majors who are interested in journalism.

Paris Café Writing Scholarship

Communication and Media majors who have been published in Communications Quarterly have the opportunity to apply for the Paris Café Writing scholarship. The scholarship covers costs for one student to travel to Paris, France for one week to hone their creative writing skills through the Paris Café Writing program.

Accreditation

National Louis University (NLU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolution of Mass Media
Communications
The Influence of Culture on Communication
Multigenerational Workforce Communication
Social Media Networking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

180 quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Semi-structured, Fully structured
Exams and graduation only, Regular optional meetings, Regular mandatory meetings
Only feedback on assignments and exams, Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Management View 263 other Bachelors in Media Management 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

Complete application

Proof of English scores or waiver
Official transcripts or NACES evaluation for credits earned outside of the USA

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18999 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18999 USD per year during 48 months.
National

18999 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18999 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

18999 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18999 USD per year during 48 months.

Automatic scholarships are available to all international students ranging from 36% off tuition to 10% off tuition.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Automatic scholarships are available to all international students ranging from 36% off tuition to 10% off tuition.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Communication and Media.

Available Scholarships

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