BA in Communication Studies at Duquesne University

Duquesne University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies through the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. This program lasts for four years and focuses on developing skills in communication, critical thinking, and media literacy. The tuition fee for this program is USD 47,146. To gain admission to the BA in Communication Studies, students need to prove their English language skills. Accepted tests for this purpose include IELTS and TOEFL.

Communication Studies allows students to create their own study plans based on their interests and career goals.

Students can gain skills in various areas such as:

• Intercultural and interpersonal communication
• Organizational communication
• Argumentation
• Event planning
• Persuasion
• Professional communication
• Visual communication
• Rhetoric and popular culture
• Community relations

Graduates with a degree in Communication Studies can work in family businesses, for-profit and non-profit organizations, or continue their education in fields like communication, law, public policy, health policy, administration, or business.

Learning outcomes for this degree include:

• Applying communication theories to real-world situations
• Showing a commitment to ethical discussions in a complex world

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12th Grade

Students must finish secondary school that is equal to a U.S. high school. They should show good academic performance. A minimum GPA of 3 out of 4 (or 74%) is required, but there is some flexibility with a GPA of 2.5 (without a scholarship).

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TOEFL

Marks: 70.0

Students are encouraged to take the TOEFL test, but it is not required for admission to undergraduate programs.

IELTS

Marks: 6.0

Students are encouraged to take the IELTS test, but it is not required for admission to undergraduate programs.

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Application Process for Duquesne University

Step One: Required Documents

As part of the application process, applicants need to submit several important documents:

• Official Transcripts: Applicants must provide all official high school transcripts and, if applicable, college transcripts. This includes:
• Secondary school transcripts (grade reports) from the last four years of education.
• Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) results after year 10.
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HCSE) results after year 12.
• International Baccalaureate diploma results.

Duquesne University looks for students who meet the equivalent of a grade B in the US grading system.

• Proof of English Language Proficiency: Applicants must show their skills in English.
• Recommendations and Essays: These are optional for most programs but required for health professional applicants.
• SAT Scores: Applicants should submit their official SAT scores.

Step Two: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application by filling out the online form available on Duquesne University’s application portal.

Step Three: Application Fees

The application fee for the course is:

• USD 50 (approximately INR 4.21 Thousand)

The payment can be made using a credit card.

Duquesne University offers a payment plan for students who want to pay their tuition in monthly installments. This service is provided through CASHNet, a third-party vendor.

• The payment plan allows students to budget their tuition through monthly payments.
• Upon enrolling in the payment plan, the first payment and enrollment fee are due, while the remaining balance will be spread over the rest of the payment period.
• The non-refundable enrollment fee for each term-based payment plan is $35.00 per semester.

Payment Plan Enrollment Dates

Make sure to check the specific dates for enrolling in the payment plan.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"