Communication University of Utah

Overview

The Communication programme from University of Utah has focus areas in four sub-fields of communication, allowing students to tailor their degree to best fit their strengths and interests: these focus areas include Strategic Communication (public relations, advertising, integrated marketing), Journalism (digital, broadcast, print), Communication Studies, or Science, Health, Environmental, and Risk Communication. 

Through a combination of theoretical and technical training, the Communication programme allows students to develop a comprehensive portfolio to market themselves to the industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Communication programme have found work as editors, communication directors, PR specialists, marketing experts and managers, and radio and video producers. 

Careers in publishing (as a writer or editor), advertising, and the media (as a broadcaster, journalist, or reporter) as well as work for the government as a campaign manager, lobbyist or town manager, or in the non-profit sector as a grant writer or programme coordinator are also possible. 

With additional education, students can also become lawyers, advisors, and professors. Some of our graduates received admissions from prestigious graduate programmes around the world (e.g., University of Utah, Michigan State University, Seoul National University, London School of Economics, and University of Cambridge).