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Study Communication in the United States

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

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  1. Minor

    English/Writing:Rhetoric & Culture Minor (Minors)

    Eastern Oregon University 🇺🇸 La Grande, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Fresno, BA, 120, Music (Music-Composition)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  3. Major

    Major, Music - Concentrations and Tracks: Composition

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  4. Minor

    Minor in Writing & Rhetoric (Undergraduate Minors)

    Chapman University 🇺🇸 Orange, California, United States

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  6. Master

    Music (Composition/Technology Option), M.M. (Masters)

    University of Montana 🇺🇸 Missoula, United States

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  7. Master

    Music Composition - Master of Music

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  8. Master

    Rhetoric, Composition and Teaching of English (MA) (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Rhetorics of Science, Technology & Culture (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  10. Postgraduate

    Music Composition (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    Music Composition (Undergraduate)

    College of Business Administration | Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Music, Composition Concentration, B.M. (Bachelor)

    California State University, Fullerton 🇺🇸 Fullerton, California, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    BM, Music, Concentration in Composition

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Engineering General Information, Columbus

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    ENG 098 Basics of Composition

    University of Wisconsin Colleges Online 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  17. Major

    English/Writing: Rhetoric & Culture (Online Program) (Majors)

    Eastern Oregon University 🇺🇸 La Grande, United States

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  18. Master

    Industrial Engineering Accelerated (with Industrial Engineering/Information Technology B.S.) (Master's)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  19. Master

    M.A. in Music Composition, Ethnomusicology, Musicology, Theory (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  20. Master

    Masters in English - Rhetoric and the Teaching of Writing (MA)

    Northern Arizona University, Yuma Branch Campus 🇺🇸 Yuma, United States

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  21. Minor

    Rhetoric (Minor)

    Hampden-Sydney College 🇺🇸 Hampden-Sydney, United States

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  22. Master

    English: Rhetoric and Composition Theory, M.A.

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

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Study Communication in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 226 universities and colleges offer 458 Communication programmes: 70 Bachelor, 78 Master and 29 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Chicago, Oakland and Pittsburgh. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of California and DePaul University.

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 458 Communication programmes at 226 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Chicago and Oakland.

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 in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of California, DePaul University, Carnegie Mellon University and Kent State University.

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.

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