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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.

    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

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    Communication study abroad programs

    Communication undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in communication

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      Digital Communication - BCS Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,092 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,263 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Advertising & Brand Communication - BA SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Germany

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      42 months
      Annual tuition fee
      7,713 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,500 EUR

      Start date
      October, March
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      Environmental Science: Policy & Communication - BSc Southeast Missouri State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,155 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,155 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Communication - BSc University of Minnesota Crookston, USA
      • Online

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,438 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,438 USD

      Start date
      August, January, June
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      Communication - BA Auburn University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      32,220 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 32,220 USD

      Start date
      January, May, August
      Show program overview about Communication
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    Associate in communication

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      Communication Studies - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,304 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD

      Start date
      February, June, August
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      Communication - AA Seattle Central College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

      Start date
      September, January, April, June
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      Communication - AA Hesston College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,992 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,992 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communication Studies - AA College of the Desert, USA
      • Blended learning

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,368 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Communication Studies - AA College of the Canyons, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,000 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD

      Start date
      August, February, June
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    Diploma in communication

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      Advancing University Studies: Media and Communication - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,539 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,034 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Communication studies4 - Dip (Arts) Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,973 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,092 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Communication Design: Interactive Media - UGDip North Island College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,255 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,045 CAD

      Start date
      January, May, July, September
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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
      11,572 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,440 CAD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Electronics and Communications Engineering, Advanced - AdvDip RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,219 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,000 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
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    Certificate in communication

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      Communications - Cert Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      14,425 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

      Start date
      January, May, September
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      Health Studies and Communications Skills - Cert Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,248 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Computer Networks and Communications - Cert California State University, Sacramento, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,800 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Public Safety Communications - Cert Elgin Community College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      16 months
      Annual tuition fee
      9,510 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,510 USD

      Start date
      January, February, June, August, September
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    Pathway in communication

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      International Year - Communication and Design - UGP Lynn University, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      18,340 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,340 USD

      Start date
      -
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      Media and Communications, International Year One - UGP Bournemouth University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,678 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,720 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Public Relations & Brand Communication (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,148 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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    Communication graduate programs

    Master's in communication

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      Communication Arts - MA University of the Incarnate Word, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,280 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,280 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Arts: Media and Communication - MA University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      22,303 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Business Administration - Communications & Project Management - MBA The American Business School of Paris, France

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,096 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,250 EUR

      Start date
      September
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      Communication/Theological Studies - Dual MA Dallas Baptist University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,872 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,872 USD

      Start date
      January, August, June
      Show program overview about Communication/Theological Studies
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      Communication & Public Relations - MBA EU Business School, Spain
      • Online

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,647 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,400 EUR

      Start date
      January, October
      Show program overview about Communication & Public Relations
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    Doctorate in communication

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      Communication Sciences and Disorders - PhD University of South Alabama, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,608 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,608 USD

      Start date
      August
      Show program overview about Communication Sciences and Disorders
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      Communication Studies - PhD University of Southern Mississippi, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,770 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,770 USD

      Start date
      January, August
      Show program overview about Communication Studies
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      Film, Media and Communication - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,653 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP

      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
      4,948 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

      Start date
      January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
      Show program overview about Media and Communication
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      Media and Communications - PhD University of Nicosia, Cyprus

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,340 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 4,500 EUR

      Start date
      February, June, September
      Show program overview about Media and Communications
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    Diploma in communication

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      Arts: Media and Communication - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,957 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Communication - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      24,427 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Intercultural Communication and Applied Translation - PGDip Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      9 months
      Annual tuition fee
      21,760 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,221 NZD

      Start date
      February
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      Communication Studies: Screen Production - PGDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      23,504 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 33,724 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
      Show program overview about Communication Studies: Screen Production
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      Security in Computer Systems and Communications - PGDip EURECOM, France

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      17 months
      Annual tuition fee
      7,120 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,000 EUR

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Security in Computer Systems and Communications
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    Certificate in communication

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      Advanced Communication for Professionals - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,324 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,626 CAD

      Start date
      January, May, September
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      Communications – Professional Writing - PGCert Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,248 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Communications – Professional Writing
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      Digital Communication Strategy - PGCert RMIT University, Australia
      • Online

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      8,460 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 11,520 AUD

      Start date
      January, October
      Show program overview about Digital Communication Strategy
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      Professional Writing and Communications - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,248 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,532 CAD

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Professional Writing and Communications
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      Public Relations: Corporate Communications - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      18,340 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 22,885 CAD

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Public Relations: Corporate Communications
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    Pathway in communication

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      Communication and Design, Pre-master's Program - PGP Lynn University, USA

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,380 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,380 USD

      Start date
      -
      Show program overview about Communication and Design, Pre-master's Program
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      Political Communication Pre-Master's Programme - PGP Kingston University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      13,203 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,500 GBP

      Start date
      January, April
      Show program overview about Political Communication Pre-Master's Programme
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      Media and Communications, Pre-Master’s - PGP Bournemouth University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,387 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,230 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Media and Communications, Pre-Master’s
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    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.