About the course

Communication studies draws from the richness of the communication discipline to allow you to design a program of study that meets your unique interests and professional goals through a broad understanding of how communication functions in interpersonal, group, organizational and public contexts. As a communications studies major in the Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies, you will develop competencies in a number of areas, including intercultural and interpersonal communication, organizational communication, argumentation, event planning, persuasion, professional communication, visual communication, rhetoric and popular culture, digital media and community relations. As a graduate of the communication studies program, you will be able to pursue a career in businesses and for-profit and non-profit organizations across a vast array of industries. Or you’ll be well prepared to attend graduate school in communication, law, healthy policy and administration, public policy or business. 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), 2021	Pittsburgh
Summer (May), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2024	Pittsburgh
Summer (May), 2025	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2025	Pittsburgh
Summer (May), 2026	Pittsburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Duquesne University

Transcripts-Original or attested copies of official academic records from the last four years of your education

　　Recommendation Letter-At least one (1) letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to both your academic and personal strengths

　　undergraduate applicants are expected to obtain the U.S. equivalent of a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)

　　TOEFL 70

　　IELTS 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

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 Duquesne University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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