Overview

Mass Communication at Texas State University builds a broad framework of advertising, digital media, journalism, and public relations.

As a student of this mass communication B.A. online program, you will learn how to:

Understand the foundations and major principles of mass communication and the laws governing journalism, advertising, electronic media, and public relations
Create media messages that address all major forms of media, including electronic, journalism, public relations, and digital
Comprehend the effects of the internet and related technologies on the fields of journalism, interactive advertising and public relations, search engines, personal branding, social networking, and mobile platforms

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Mass Communication
Media Writing
Mass Media and Society
Public Relations Research
Visual Communication

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 203 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

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any postsecondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75 ($90 for international*)
Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended

High school graduates who plan to attend Texas State the semester after high school graduation (not including summer sessions) regardless of how many dual credit or transferable college credits earned, are considered an entering freshman.

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Overview

As a student of this mass communication B.A. online program, you will learn how to:

Programme Structure

Key information

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

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