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    Strategic communication describes the tactical messaging strategies used by businesses, governments, and individuals to achieve targets and engage with audiences.

    In an increasingly overcrowded global marketplace, organizations must build a positive reputation and position themselves favorably. You’ll study the theoretical aspects and practical applications of different communication processes, including branding, marketing campaigns, and social media. You’ll evaluate their effectiveness and use them in real-world client briefs.

    Strategic communication methods are largely influenced by culture, religion, history, and geography. Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity to see how international organizations tailor their communication strategies to suit the interests and expectations of particular audiences. These experiences will mold you into a well-rounded professional who’s ready to kickstart a career in almost any destination.

    Strategic communication program structure

    You can study a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication over three or four years, but these are only offered at a handful of universities. Most undergraduate programs are found in the US where you’ll be expected to take liberal arts modules alongside your strategic communications major.

    Master’s degrees in strategic communication are much more widely available. To enroll in these programs, you’ll need to have a relevant bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or humanities. You can study a master’s degree full-time over one year, or part-time over two.

    Strategic communication is a hotspot of academic interest right now, so more institutions are offering doctoral-level degrees. A PhD generally takes between four and six years to complete and challenges you to contribute to scholarly research in the field.

    Teaching methods on strategic communications programs include lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group workshops. Assessment styles vary from module to module, but essays, presentations, and research projects are likely to feature.

    Every university will offer a different range of elective modules for you to select from. However, most programs still require pupils to take core units in the following areas:

    • Fundamentals for strategic communications
    • Strategic communications management
    • Digital and social media communication
    • Understanding modern media
    • Key debates in strategic communication
    • Theories and concepts in strategic communications
    • Branding strategy and communication
    • Research methods in media and communications
    Strategic communication program structure

    You can study a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication over three or four years, but these are only offered at a handful of universities. Most undergraduate programs are found in the US where you’ll be expected to take liberal arts modules alongside your strategic communications major.

    Master’s degrees in strategic communication are much more widely available. To enroll in these programs, you’ll need to have a relevant bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or humanities. You can study a master’s degree full-time over one year, or part-time over two.

    Strategic communication is a hotspot of academic interest right now, so more institutions are offering doctoral-level degrees. A PhD generally takes between four and six years to complete and challenges you to contribute to scholarly research in the field.

    Teaching methods on strategic communications programs include lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group workshops. Assessment styles vary from module to module, but essays, presentations, and research projects are likely to feature.

    Every university will offer a different range of elective modules for you to select from. However, most programs still require pupils to take core units in the following areas:

    • Fundamentals for strategic communications
    • Strategic communications management
    • Digital and social media communication
    • Understanding modern media
    • Key debates in strategic communication
    • Theories and concepts in strategic communications
    • Branding strategy and communication
    • Research methods in media and communications

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    Strategic communication undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in strategic communication

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      Communication Studies (Strategic Communication) - BA Al Akhawayn University, Morocco

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,234 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 11,234 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Communication: Strategic Communication - BA California State University, East Bay, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,499 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,499 USD

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Communication: Strategic Communication
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      Integrated Strategic Communication - Account Management - BA University of Kentucky, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,050 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,050 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Journalism and Mass Communications - Strategic Communication - BSc University of Kansas, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      26,960 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 26,960 USD

      Start date
      January, August, June
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      Public Relations & Strategic Communication - BA American University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      50,542 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 50,542 USD

      Start date
      January, August
      Show program overview about Public Relations & Strategic Communication
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    Master's in strategic communication

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      Communication and Media,Strategic Communication - MSc Lynn University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,320 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,320 USD

      Start date
      January, May
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      Mass Communication (Strategic Communication Concentration), MA - MA Texas State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,034 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,034 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Public Relations and Strategic Communications - MSc Dublin City University, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,849 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR

      Start date
      September
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      Strategic Communication - MA State University of New York at Oswego, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,007 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,007 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Strategic Communication - MA National University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,912 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,912 USD

      Start date
      April, January, September, July
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    Future strategic communication careers

    As a strategic communications graduate, you’ll be prepared to launch a fast-paced and exciting career in sectors like advertising, marketing, broadcasting, and public relations.

    Your quick thinking, excellent judgment, and audience awareness will make you a stand-out candidate for roles including:

    • Advertising executive
    • Marketing manager
    • Brand manager
    • Communications officer
    • Public relations specialist
    • Promotions manager
    • Celebrity agent
    • Fundraising manager

    Volunteering at your university’s communications department, helping out with the student-run magazine, or supporting with its social media platforms is a great way to gain hands-on experience and add to your CV. Your institution’s careers office can also point you in the direction of more external work experience opportunities.