Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Communication Studies - Media and Public Communication program at University of Houston Downtown who earn a BA in Communication Studies will be able to:

Use theories, principles, and concepts to analyze communication interactions.
Explain the elements common to all communication contexts.
Discuss the impact of communication in the real-world context.
Access, interpret, and conduct research in communication studies.

Evaluate, prepare and deliver effective oral messages using technology.

Careers

Many organizations depend on effective communication skills, which can be used to create persuasive messages, manage effective teams, and build business and personal relationships. Some of the most popular industries among communication studies majors include:

Sales
Human Resources
Public Relations
Advertising
Marketing

Writing/Editing
Law
Education
Business Administration
Government

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Media
Advanced Media Studies
Research in Communication Studies
Facilitating Public Deliberation
Communication Theory
Rhetoric and Public Address
Business and Technical Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, 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 an Affidavit of Support indicating that a sponsor will be responsible for all of your educational and living expenses.
In order to protect your privacy rights, the office of International Admissions requires that you give written permission specifying the person(s) who may access information concerning the status of your application and/or admission to the University of Houston-Downtown.
You must provide a certified bank letter indicating that your sponsor is financially capable of meeting your education and living expenses.

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

17074 USD / year

≈ 17074 USD / year
Out-of-State

17074 USD / year

≈ 17074 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7354 USD / year

≈ 7354 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 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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Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

Careers

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

Living costs

Houston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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