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Communication studies examine how people, organisations and media exchange information – public relations, journalism, corporate and intercultural communication, rhetoric and digital media.

  • 1,289 programmes
  • 646 institutions
  • 92 countries
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  1. Online programme

    How To Improve Communication Skills - Online Course

    eSoft Skills 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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  3. Minor

    Music Composition (Minor)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

  4. Other programmes

    Rhetoric

    University of California Berkeley, College of Letters and Science 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Ciencias de la Comunicación Social (PhD)

    Universidad de La Habana 🇨🇺 La Habana, Cuba

  7. Diploma

    Theory and Composition (Diploma)

    Trinity College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

  8. Other programmes

    Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition

    Venusa 🇻🇪 Mérida, Venezuela, Venezuela

Study Communication – facts and figures

Communication is taught at 646 universities and colleges in 92 countries – including 242 Bachelor, 269 Master and 85 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (458), Germany (106) and United Kingdom (72). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, Göteborg University and University of Birmingham.

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Degrees in Communication

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Communication builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Communication, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Communication programmes?

The directory lists 1,289 Communication programmes at 646 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, Germany and United Kingdom.

How long does it take to study Communication?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Communication programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, Göteborg University, University of Birmingham, Universidad Cardenal Herrera and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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