Overview

Key Features

The International and Political Communication (Global) delivered at Emerson College provides students with an understanding of US politics from an international perspective.

The undergraduate program at Franklin University, known for its immersive experiential learning program, gives students a high-quality liberal arts education with an international focus and unique academic travel courses. Your studies at Franklin will set you up for academic success at Emerson. Housed in the College’s School of Communication, the International and Political Communication program offers five tracks: issue advocacy, electoral politics, politics and diplomacy, politics and nonprofit, and politics and law.

Careers

Our Global International and Political Communication graduates have advanced worldwide polling; drafted legislation; and established bridges between cultures through diplomacy, NGOs, and government agencies. Examples of careers include:

Campaign Consultant
Communications Director
Community Outreach Coordinator
Legislative Aide
Political Journalist
Press Secretary

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Travel Course
Language (Italian, French or German)
Media Ecology
Western Civilization
Government and Politics of the U.S
Public Opinion Research
Crisis Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies International Relations Political Science View 1417 other Bachelors in Political Science 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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General requirements

Official transcripts are required from each secondary school attended and should include courses taken and grades received in years. All transcripts must include an English translation if they are in a foreign language.
School Report
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We ask that all applicants submit first marking period (first quarter, midterm, first trimester) or mid-year (second quarter, first semester, second trimester) grades when they become available.

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

57984 USD / year

≈ 57984 USD / year
Out-of-State

57984 USD / year

≈ 57984 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57984 USD / year

≈ 57984 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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