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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies University of Nevada Las Vegas University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA

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USD 29118

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 95

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Communication Studies program provides a flexible degree aimed at helping graduates become skilled communicators who are experts in achieving individual, group, and societal goals across varied contexts. Our degree program focuses on equipping students with in-demand skills such as:

  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Communicating with diverse audiences

Because of the broad range of skills students develop, a degree in communication equips students to succeed in many different careers. Communication graduates are often employed in fields such as:

  • Business and human resources
  • Social media and emerging technology
  • Government, non-profits, and advocacy
  • Training and development
  • Relationship coaching and mediation
  • Advanced educational opportunities in law, counseling, education, among others

Learning Outcomes

All courses offered in the Department will focus on helping students attain the following learning outcomes, knowledge, skills and competencies. After attaining a B.A. in Communication Studies at UNLV, students will be able to:

  • Describe the Communication discipline and its central questions.
  • Engage in Communication inquiry, research, analysis, and evaluation.
  • Utilize Communication skills and principles to interact with others and their messages effectively and ethically.
  • Apply research-based arguments and advocacy skills to influence real-world problems.
  • Prepare and deliver messages that are appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context, in order to accomplish communicative goals such as sharing information, completing tasks, and solving problems.
  • Use communication to embrace difference, understand multiple perspectives, and function effectively in diverse groups
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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

Aug 2025

Closed

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 or equivalent.

    6 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    44 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    1120 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    29118

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 95

    Application Fee
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    11600 Per year

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