Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Rhetoric in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
45,096
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Students majoring in rhetoric study the evolution of rhetorical concepts and their application, focusing on argumentation and examining how discourse functions symbolically and institutionally. The program delivers practical knowledge of rhetorical analysis components, particularly logic, stylistic devices, figurative language, and visual elements, alongside comprehensive study of their historical progression in rhetorical thought. This dual approach enables learners to systematically comprehend modern rhetorical and linguistic characteristics. By concentrating on rhetoric's historical and theoretical foundations, the curriculum fosters insight into current interpretive theories while allowing students to investigate persuasion's function in both practical and artistic settings.
Career Opportunities:
Communications
Personnel Management
News Media
Legal Profession
Dramatic Writing
Media Relations
Education
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission to UC Berkeley, international applicants must:
finish secondary school and
earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation
The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum.
For (IBT) minimum score of 80 or better, Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct. 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better, Revised paper-delivered test (completed Oct. 2017 or later): Minimum score of 60 or better, (IELTS) Accepted with a 6.5 or better band score (academic modules)
Tuition
USD
45,096