Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Communication and Media Studies in Philadelphia United States | Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
46,175
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This is where future communication leaders gain the skills to thrive in diverse 21st-century media careers. At Jefferson, Communication students receive individualized guidance from faculty with real-world experience while accessing the resources of a major career-focused university. The program offers customizable career paths in specialized fields like sports media, fashion communication, health messaging, and beyond.
Through the Communication & Media Studies program, you'll:
Build expertise in public advocacy, persuasive speaking, narrative techniques, and collaborative leadership
Produce multimedia content using professional-grade communication tools in our specialized media facilities
Acquire practical experience via marketing/PR internships or partnerships with community groups
Learn from professors with extensive industry backgrounds spanning fashion, healthcare, sports media, and other sectors
Shape your professional journey while building expertise for roles in PR, sports reporting, fashion media, or other communication fields
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required.
Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.
Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay, so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application.
Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.
Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to certain accelerated or dual degree programs may be encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions within the application for your program when prompted.
GPA: minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20), exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8), exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6), exam must have been taken within last two years
Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.
Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay, so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application.
Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.
Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to certain accelerated or dual degree programs may be encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions within the application for your program when prompted.
GPA: minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20), exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8), exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6), exam must have been taken within last two years
Tuition
USD
46,175