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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. Bachelor

    Rhetoric and Writing (Bachelor of Arts)

    University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 🇺🇸 Fort Smith, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    Composition (Undergraduate)

    Webster University North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  3. Minor

    English/Writing: Interdisciplinary Writing & Rhetoric (Online Program) (Minors)

    Eastern Oregon University 🇺🇸 La Grande, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Fullerton, BM, 132, Music (Performance) (Composition) (Bachelor)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Music composition (670656), MMusic,DMA

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Music Theory and Composition,(BM)

    University of Texas at El Paso 🇺🇸 El Paso, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Los Angeles, BM, 189, Music (Composition) (Bachelor)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  9. Master

    MA in English: Composition Studies

    University of Memphis 🇺🇸 Memphis, Millington, Jackson, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    ENG 5509 - Selected Topics in Composition Pedagogy

    Mansfield University 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Music Composition, DMA (together with USC Columbia)

    University of South Carolina - Beaufort 🇺🇸 Beaufort, United States

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  12. Master

    Fullerton, MM, 30, Music (Performance) (Music (Theory-Composition)), 10041 (Masters)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Music Composition, MusB

    Purchase College, SUNY 🇺🇸 Purchase, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Theory & Composition (Theory), BMUS

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Composition

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Composition

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Long Beach, BM, 132, Music (Composition) (Bachelor)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  19. Master

    Los Angeles, MM, 45, Music (Composition), 10051 (Masters)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Humboldt, BA, 120, Music (Composition)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Composition & Theory (Online Program)

    Boston University College of Fine Arts 🇺🇸 Boston, MA, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Jazz Composition and Arranging B.M. (Bachelor)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, 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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