Bachelor in Speech Communication and Rhetoric (Bachelor's)

Virginia Beach, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

Taught in English
Tuition 35% below the typical bachelor's
No application fee

About Bachelor in Speech Communication and Rhetoric (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for on-campus students is $10,995 per semester for 12 to 18 credit hours, with a rate of $733 per credit hour for courses under 12 or over 18. Online tuition is $470 per credit hour for six credits or $415 per credit hour for twelve credits..

Students study argumentative writing, language, and dialogue through structured coursework and practical exercises in persuasion. They analyze rhetorical strategies using classical and contemporary theories in real-world contexts. The programme emphasizes ethical debate practices and the role of speech in civic discourse. Courses include narrative development, communication criticism, and free speech in cultural and legal frameworks.

Focus areas include Persuasive Communication, Narrative Concept & Development, Free Speech & Civic Discourse, Communication Criticism, Argumentative Writing, Ethical Debate Practices.

The programme requires 120 or more credit hours, distributed across general education, core communication courses, and specialized rhetoric and advocacy classes. Students complete coursework in theory, criticism, and applied communication without a separate capstone or thesis requirement.

Graduates enter roles such as speechwriter, communications specialist, public relations coordinator, press secretary, or pursue pre-law studies.

Applicants must submit an online application, unofficial high school or college transcripts, a government-issued ID, and complete the FAFSA. International applicants must have transcripts evaluated by a NACES or NAFSA approved agency.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus or online, full-time or part-time, with a typical duration of four years for full-time students. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 41% of applicants.

About Regent University

Regent University combines Christian formation with academic and professional preparation. Students can pursue associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and Juris Doctor degrees, as well as certificates. More than 150 areas of study cover arts and communication, business and leadership, divinity and theology, education, law, government and history, nursing and healthcare, psychology and counseling, and science, technology, engineering and math. Undergraduate students can also choose from more than 30 minors. The university’s 100-acre campus is in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and programs are available online or on campus. Course sessions run for eight or 15 weeks, and transfer students may transfer up to 90 credit hours. Faculty members include scholars and practitioners, while academic and student services support students throughout their studies. The campus includes student housing, the Welcome Center, the Ordinary Cafe, a library plaza, and science facilities with tours available for selected programs. Campus life includes worship at UnChapel, prayer gatherings, student organizations, concerts, games, and other scheduled activities. Prospective students can attend classes, meet professors, explore programs, and speak with current students during College Preview Weekend. International students should consider whether online study or relocation to Virginia Beach best fits their plans, then review the requirements for their chosen degree. Regent’s broad program range includes options in communication, international development, government, computer science, nursing, education, and theology.

This program's tuition is 35% below the typical bachelor's in the United States.

Median tuition for that cohort is29,030 USD, across 68,215 programs on Global Admissions.

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