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Communication degrees abroad
Degree programs in communication come in all shapes and sizes, but they all focus on the ways in which people communicate. This includes examining things like face-to-face interaction, broadcast and online media, and developing practical skills in writing, speaking and producing content.
Communication is an essential skill used across all fields and in all areas of life. It's also an expanding profession, with the way we communicate always evolving and new digital media becoming more and more prominent.
You can study communication programs all over the world, with the US and Australia both popular destinations. By studying abroad you’ll gain a unique perspective on how another country and culture approach communication, giving you a more rounded experience of the subject.
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Communication program structure
In the US, it’s possible to study communication as a single subject program, where as in many other countries you’ll usually study it alongside something else like media, fashion or marketing.
If you study in the US, you can choose to study communication as a major subject during your four year bachelor’s degree. You’ll also get to choose other minor subjects to study, but you will need to complete a set number of communications credits to get your degree.
You can study communication at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. At bachelor’s level, you will study over three or four years to earn a BA, or some universities offer a BSc if it is combined with a science subject. You can also study for an MA at master’s level over two years, and some universities even offer doctorate programs in communication related subjects.
Teaching on most communications programs is made up of lectures, seminars, group workshops and practical sessions. You’ll be assessed through written assignments, projects and exams, and some programs will also include a final year dissertation.
The precise structure and content of your program will depend on things like the course title, degree level and university you’re studying at. Here are some of subjects and modules you could study on a communication program:
- Communication and marketing
- Introduction to communication theory
- Culture and society
- Global communication
- Media production
- Strategic communication
- Public relations
Types of communication degrees
Best countries to study communication
Communication study abroad programs
Communication undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in communication
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Anthropology and Communication - BA/BA (Hons) Simon Fraser University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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47,386 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Digital Publishing and Communication: Digital Media - BA American University of Florence, Italy
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,825 EUR
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, May
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Communication and Media - BA (Hons) (with foundation) Bournemouth University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,250 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Communication - BA (Hons) Arts University Bournemouth, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,950 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- October, February
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Fashion Promotion and Communication (with Foundation) - BA (Hons) (with foundation) Buckinghamshire New University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,150 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
Associate in communication
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Communication - AA Elgin Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,655 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Communication - AA Columbia College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,550 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Communication - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,048 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Communication - ASc Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,992 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- June, August, February
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Communication - AA Seattle Central College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,575 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- June, September, January, April
Diploma in communication
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Communications, Culture, and Journalism Studies (Kelowna Campus) - Dip Okanagan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,000 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January
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Journalism and Communications - Dip Holland College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,997 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Marketing & Communication - UGDip Rhodes International College, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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5,600 AUD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, April, July
Certificate in communication
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Fashion Styling and Communication - Cert (with placement) Accademia del Lusso, Italy
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,350 EUR
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- October
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Communication and Interactive Digital Media - Cert American University of Florence, Italy
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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6,825 EUR
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, May
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Computer Networks and Communications - Cert California State University, Sacramento, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,800 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January, August
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Marketing & Communication - Cert Rhodes International College, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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5,600 AUD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, April, July
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Media and Communications (Foundation) - Cert Bournemouth University International College, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 10 months
- Annual tuition fee
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14,770 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
Communication graduate programs
Master's in communication
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Arts (Thesis): Media and Communication - MA (Thesis) University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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32,000 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Business Administration: Communication - Dual MA/MBA Dallas Baptist University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,872 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Business Studies: Communication - MBuSt Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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31,810 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- November, February, July
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Communication - MA Carleton University, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,945 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Communication - MC University of South Alabama, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,593 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January
Doctorate in communication
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Film, Media and Communication - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 6 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,150 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- October, February
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Media and Communication - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,099 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Media and Communications - PhD University of Nicosia, Cyprus
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,000 EUR
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, February, June
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Media & Communication - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,560 AUD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- February, July
Diploma in communication
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Security in Computer Systems and Communications - PGDip EURECOM, France
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 17 months
- Annual tuition fee
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6,000 EUR
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
Certificate in communication
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Journalism and Communications - PGCert Holland College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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11,097 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January
Pathway in communication
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Media and Communications (Pre-Master’s) - PGP Bournemouth University International College, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,630 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
Future communication careers
A degree in communication will give you a wide variety of transferable skills that all employers value. Most organizations rely on internal and external communication, so you won’t be short of options when looking for a career after graduation. Some popular job roles for communication graduates include:
- Human relations manager
- Journalist
- Social media manager
- Communications officer
- Public relations manager
- Marketing manager
- Advertising executive
- Copywriter
- Web content manager
To help you work out which path is right for you, make use of the university’s career services if they have one. They can help you work out which role could suit you and help you find work placements or graduate positions.
If you already know what job you want after university, make sure you choose a degree program that will give you the right skills for that role.