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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications With Major in Mass Communications Shorelight Group - University of South Carolina Shorelight Group - University of South Carolina, USA

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USD 36986

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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77

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The challenge of 21st-century communications is to combine the information-gathering function-research and data bases-with the disciplines of disseminating information-journalism, advertising, public relations, visual communications, and mass communications.
 
The college’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications is professionally oriented and grounded strongly in the liberal arts. It offers instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Course work is offered in electronic and print journalism, advertising, public relations, visual communications, and mass communications to train students in both the processes and effects of mass communication.

 

  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct research, gather information, write clearly and correctly and present relevant news or persuasive information at a professional level.
  • Think critically, creatively and independently; evaluate their own work and the work of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, style and correctness.
  • Understand the history of journalism and mass communications, the diversity of groups in a global society in relationship to communications and the role of journalism and mass communications in society.
  • Understand the ethical concepts, legal implications, considerations and practices that guide the mass media professions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply tools and technologies appropriate for the production, editing and presentation of visual, aural, textual or other media content.
  • Apply basic numerical and statistical concepts and methods appropriate for the communications professions.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, Aug 2024, May 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    77 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    36986

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Shorelight Group - University of South Carolina

    Scholarships available for Spring 2025 Intake.

    1 Year Undergraduate scholarships

    Up to $10,000 in Year 1 Only

    1 Year Post-Graduate Scholarships.

    Year 1

    Up to $6,000 in Year 1 only

    Please note:

    1.Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
    2.The above waivers and scholarships are only available until November 30th 2024.
    3.If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
    4.We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
    5.Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
    6.Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

     

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