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Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies Portland State University Portland State University, USA

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USD 33012

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 60

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Communication is a flexible major that prepares students for the social, political, and economic challenges of the 21st century. Our courses relate to students' everyday experiences of interpersonal and mediated communication, but offer a depth of knowledge and inquiry necessary to better understand complex communication subjects like the relationship between social media use and mental health and how campaigns persuade people.

Students gain a foundation in communication theory, research, and methods and then have the opportunity to pursue electives across different communication areas including the:

  • Effects of mass (e.g., television) and digital media (e.g., Facebook)
  • How communication can create social change
  • How communication influences who votes and who wins elections
  • Ways to interact with health care providers to improve care

Students graduate with a well-rounded understanding of human behavior and communications, giving them the skills to go on to careers or further study in the health professions, education, psychology, marketing, business, public affairs, public policy, and journalism.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025, Jun 2025, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    560 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    33012

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 60

    Application Fee
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    16980 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • All admitted undergraduate international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of up to $10,000 per year.

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