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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

    Long Beach, BA, 120, English (Rhetoric and Composition)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Music Theory and Composition

    Southern Illinois University 🇺🇸 Edwardsville, United States

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    Rhetoric and Professional Writing Program

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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    Music-Music Theory-Composition

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    English: Language, Rhetoric, and Writing (Undergrad BA)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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    Music Composition, DMA

    University of South Carolina 🇺🇸 Columbia, United States

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  8. Graduate

    Networked Information Systems (Engineering and Science Graduate Program)

    Stevens Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Professional Writing and Rhetoric, Graduate Certificate

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  10. Major

    English (Language and Rhetoric Interest Area) (Major)

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    ENG 101 Composition I

    University of Wisconsin Colleges Online 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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    ENG 101 Composition I

    University of Wisconsin Colleges 🇺🇸 Baraboo, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Music Composition (Undergraduate)

    Webster University North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Rhetoric (Undergraduate)

    Duquesne University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Music Composition, MM

    University of South Carolina 🇺🇸 Columbia, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    ORL 5573 - The Drama and Rhetoric of Leadership

    Mansfield University 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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  18. Undergraduate

    Rhetorics of Science, Technology & Culture (Undergraduate)

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

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  19. Master

    Master of Music in Composition

    Azusa Pacific University 🇺🇸 Azusa, California, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    MMu in Music: Composition

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

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  21. Other programmes

    Music Composition

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

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    Rhetoric

    Texas Woman's University, TWU 🇺🇸 Denton, 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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