Overview

The Communication Studies program at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a solid foundation for a variety of professional and entrepreneurial careers and also prepares students for graduate studies in communication and related fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

Recent alumni hold roles in the following professional areas: public relations, event planning, marketing and sales, real estate, project management, insurance, fundraising and development, and advocacy.
Graduates work for a wide variety of nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including the Center for Creative Leadership, VF Corporation, Our State magazine, and N.C. Democratic Party headquarters.
Graduates are prepared for graduate study in communication and fields such as law, business, media studies, and education.

Accreditation

Carolinas Communication Association
International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry
National Communication Association
Southern States Communication Association

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Studies

College Writing

Freshman Seminar in Reasoning and Discourse

Communication and Community

Relational Communication

Communicating Ethically

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1152 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed International Admissions Application

A nonrefundable application fee of $65 USD

Essay/statement of purpose (optional but strongly encouraged)

Official English language proficiency score report

Official transcripts from each college/university attended

Official secondary education / high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English

For freshman applicants or transfer applicants with less than 24 credit hours, or where necessary

Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only)

Copy of valid F1 visa (photo/signature page only) – for transfer-in students coming from a U.S. institution only, or, copy of valid other visa types (ex: H4, E2, L2)

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

21396 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10698 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

21396 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10698 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

4422 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2211 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Greensboro

1001 - 1540 USD /month

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