Communication Studies

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies must complete a 40 unit program consisting of 6 units of lower-division courses at the 100 or 200-level or equivalent courses from a transfer institution, one 4 unit GWAR course, 8 upper-division units in Rhetorical and Performative Communication, 8 upper-division units in Social Context and Interaction in Communication, 8 elective units in Communication Studies with a COMM prefix, 4 units in Communication Inquiry, and a 2 unit Senior Seminar in Communication Studies, taken in the last semester.

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Degree

BA (Hons) Communication Studies

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Pathways Available

International Year One

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Start Dates

August | January

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Degree Overview

Students must successfully complete a GWAR (Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement) class to enroll in upper-division Communication Studies courses. The major includes 8 units of electives. With advisor approval, up to 2 units of lower-division courses may be counted in the electives that were not otherwise counted in the major. Similarly, upper-division courses in Communication Studies not otherwise counted in the major may be counted in electives. Any combination of Projects in the Teaching of Communication (COMM 685), Internship in Communication Studies (COMM 695), and Independent Study (COMM 699) may be used in the electives, but none of these three courses can be repeated for credit in the major. Any course that is used to fulfill the GE Areas A or B4 requirements cannot be counted within the major; however, Fundamentals of Oral Communication (COMM 150) and GE Area A2, or equivalent courses, must be completed as prerequisites to enrollment in any upper-division course in the Communication Studies major.

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Important

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.

Study Reasons

In this course you will learn how to articulate ethical standards and be disposed to engage in ethical practice within specific communication contexts.

Gain transferrable skills such as (e.g., delivering public speeches, performances, or other community-focused discourse, even if that delivery happens only in the classroom).

Your Pathways

The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.

The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.

Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.

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Key Dates and Fees

International Year One Key Dates

Intake	Admissions Deadline*	Arrival to SF State	Program Start Date
Fall 2024	Jul 1, 2024	Aug 17, 2024	Aug 19, 2024
Spring 2025	Dec 2, 2024	Jan 18, 2025	Jan 21, 2025
Summer 2025	Apr 15, 2025	PSE: May 28, 2025 UP: Jun 1, 2025	PSE: May 29, 2025 UP: Jun 2, 2025

*Key dates for PSE and UP are the same except for arrival and program start dates in the Summer 2025 term, which are indicated in the table above.

Pre-Sessional English Tuition Fees

Pre-Sessional costs vary by term and by the number of terms assigned:

Fall 2024: $5995/term
Spring 2025: $5995/ term
Summer 2025: $3995/term

Your invoice total will also include your University Pathway Program Costs.

University Pathway Fees

• IELTS 5.0 Entry: $28,500
• IELTS 5.5 Entry: $26,000

Example Bundled Pricing for International Year One

IELTS Exam Score	Pre-Sessional English # of Terms	University Pathway # of Terms	IY1 # of Terms	Total IY1 Tuition Fees Spring 2024 Intake*
4.0	2	2	4	$40,490
4.5	1	2	3	$34,495
5.0	N/A	2	2	$28,500
5.5	N/A	2	2	$26,000

*The tuition list is current for 2024- 2025 and will be subject to increase each year.

*Prices of PSE terms vary for Summer 2025

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