About the course

The need for communication skills has never been more critical. Employers consistently cite communication skills as a major requirement for success in professional careers. A major in Communication Studies can help you acquire and learn to use those skills effectively. Students of Communication Studies learn to analyze written, oral, visual, and electronic messages from historical, critical, and social science perspectives. They also learn to produce such messages as a means of artistic and functional expression.

　　As a Communication Studies graduate, you’ll have numerous career options. The major provides solid preparation for employment in almost any job that requires effective critical thinking and communication skills. Graduates find work in fields such as the arts, entertainment, and media industries, consulting, sales and marketing, human resources, and public advocacy. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Iowa City
Summer (May), 2024	Iowa City
Fall (August), 2024	Iowa City
Spring (January), 2025	Iowa City
Summer (May), 2025	Iowa City
Fall (August), 2025	Iowa City
Spring (January), 2026	Iowa City
Summer (May), 2026	Iowa City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Iowa

You must meet the following requirements for admission: Completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education). A corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate. Above-average grades in a secondary school program that is university-preparatory in nature. The on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation (EPE) will be required unless applicants submit a TOEFL overall score of 100 or higher. IELTS 6.5, no part score under 6. Submit three letters of recommendation. An ACT English of 21. An SAT Reading score of 29.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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