About the course

Courses in this discipline offer the knowledge and skills that are essential to becoming a leader in a complex world. Students learn to analyze, evaluate, and critique human communication practices in a variety of contexts. They also develop the intellectual resources needed to articulate their own ideas and to communicate them effectively with others.

　　The department supports a diversified program of co-curricular student activities in competitive speaking and individual events, argument, and debate and in peer consulting through the Speaking Studio. Members of the Alabama Forensic Council participate in regional and national intercollegiate competitions. Students in the Alabama Debate Society participate in high school debate outreach as well as exhibitions. Students in the Public Speaking Program may compete for the Oscar Newton Outstanding Speaker Prize, as well as for the coveted Holle Award for Excellence in Public Speaking. Majors who meet the requirements for membership in Lambda Pi Eta are invited to join the honor society and to participate in its service activities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$121,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Tuscaloosa
Spring (January), 2024	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2024	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2024	Tuscaloosa
Fall (August), 2024	Tuscaloosa
Spring (January), 2025	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2025	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2025	Tuscaloosa
Fall (August), 2025	Tuscaloosa
Spring (January), 2026	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2026	Tuscaloosa
Summer (May), 2026	Tuscaloosa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alabama

Complete, translated, evaluated transcripts for ALL schools attended.The University of Alabama employs a competitive admission process that includes reviewing and evaluating each application on an individual basis for an applicant’s abilities as a student and a scholar.If your high school is accredited in the USA and follows a US American or IB curriculum, you do not have to submit transcript evaluations. Additionally, evaluations are not necessary on IGSCE scores that are sent directly from the testing agency.Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in a 4.0 scale for admission.TOEFL iBT score of 79 and above, TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above,IELTS score of 6.0 or above.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Alabama. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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