Bachelor in Communication (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Communication (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2025–2026 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme prepares students for careers in strategic communications, journalism, design, and digital media. Students develop skills in message creation, storytelling, and media production across multiple platforms. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through real-world projects and internships in Boston. It is offered through the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Focus areas include Design, Journalism, Integrated Media, Public Relations and Marketing Communications, Interaction Design and Web Development, Arts Administration.

The BA in Communications requires 42 credits, including 12 credits in core courses, 2 credits in technology, 16 credits in a concentration, 8 credits in courses outside the concentration, and 4 credits in a capstone experience.

Graduates enter roles such as reporter, graphic designer, social media strategist, digital marketing specialist, content producer, and communications director.

Applicants must submit a high school transcript, personal statement, and one letter of recommendation. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for consideration.

The programme totals about 42 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 66% of applicants.

Simmons University, founded in 1899 and located in Boston, blends a strong liberal arts tradition with career-focused professional programs. With about 6,364 students and 61 programs across undergraduate and graduate levels, Simmons emphasizes personalized learning, experiential education and professional preparation. Its urban setting connects students to internships, research collaborations and cultural resources across one of the United States’ leading academic and healthcare hubs.

Academic life at Simmons features small classes, interdisciplinary study and opportunities to translate classroom learning into practice through internships, practicums and applied projects. The university’s career services and alumni network support job placement while faculty mentorship helps students develop professional portfolios and industry contacts. Programs span healthcare, business, education, the arts and technology, each oriented toward employability and real-world impact.

Campus life balances a close-knit community with access to Boston’s museums, hospitals, startups and arts scene, providing international students both support and vibrant opportunity. Practical services include orientation, housing assistance and international advising to ease transition into study and life in the city. Prospective applicants should review program requirements, application deadlines and scholarship options to find the Simmons pathway best aligned with their academic and career goals.