Communications is a universal degree, which explores the traditional forms of communication such as verbal, physical, visual and written communication but also extends beyond that to cover mass communication and social media. There are different types of communications degrees depending on the degree level.
Overall, Communications focuses on teaching effective communication through social media, web, print, mass media and verbal communication. However, there are two types of Communications degrees that exist. For instance, a Bachelor of Arts in Communications in the US is focused on preparing students for careers that are connected to writing, marketing, promotions, journalism and public relations. In contrast, Bachelor of Science in Communications is dedicated to the technology used in the science behind modern communication and prepares students for careers in production or sound engineering.
A Communications degree teaches students about how media and communication influences cultures, societies and people’s identities. It involves a significant amount of critical writing and research and covers different disciplines such as journalism, public relations, entertainment production, marketing, event planning and so many more disciplines, which are somehow connected to exchanging information and conveying messages. There are also different specialization options associated with this degree, including political communication, mass media, journalism, health communication, etc.
It is worth noting that a Communications degree has many intersection points with psychology, sociology, linguistics and in some cases politics.
The main benefit of a Communications degree is its universal nature. It applies to almost any subject or professional setting. For example, some of the top careers in the field of Communications include announcers, art directors, editors, broadcast and sound engineering technicians, reporters, correspondents, broadcast analysts, technical writers, writers and authors, interpreters, translators, etc. Therefore, it keeps students’ career options open and doesn’t require them to have a predetermined career path that they want to follow.
Communications degrees prepare students to make an impact from the start of their careers unlike other degrees, which require further training. This is possible thanks to the multitude of professionally accredited degrees in Communications, which develop students’ abilities based on the established standards in the field. Moreover, there are many Communications courses, which offer work placement opportunities that enable students to gain the required professional skills before they have even started their career.
Another benefit associated with Communications degrees is the fact that they develop students’ written and verbal communication skills significantly.
A major advantage of Communications over other degrees is that in most cases there are no prerequisites required to study Communications.
The duration of a Communications degree varies depending on the country and degree level. For example, Higher Education Institutions in the UK offer 3-year Bachelor’s courses. In some cases, the course may extend to four years if students are given the opportunity to spend a year abroad or in industry between the second and third year through a sandwich course. Bachelor’s degrees in Communications in the US usually take around four years to complete.
Over the duration of a Bachelor’s Communications degree, students are expected to learn and be able to apply the established communications theories by developing the technical skills required to work in a professional setting. In the first year of their studies, students learn predominantly how media and communication influences cultures, societies and people’s identities. Optional modules may introduce them to professional communication, journalism, documentary, film-making, marketing, etc. In addition to the introductory topics, this degree allows students to learn about more complex areas of communications such as interpersonal relations, brand management and linguistics at a later stage. For instance, the second and third years enable students to get a deeper understanding of theoretical concepts related to media and culture and develop practical skills in research and communications. Additionally, students may have the opportunity to take optional modules and pursue their interests in different areas related to Communications such as gender, race, youth, culture, digital media, political communication, public relations, etc.
The most common duration of a Master’s degree in Communications is between 1 and 2 years depending on the mode of study (full-time or part-time) and country.
PhD and MPhil degrees in Communications require students to dedicate anywhere between 3 and 6 years to their studies depending on the mode and country of study.
Centennial college offered great course structure for my program with right content. I was able to grasp the content as we went into the semesters.
also, the course included weekly assignments which felt intense at first but useful in the long run.
About my university program, at centennial, what I loved the most about my public relations program was its distribution of content and structure of contents. It was easy to understand and flow with. Also, storyworks was real life client work before a co-op which gave us experience to offer before applying for jobs. The only thing I disliked about my program was encouragement of unpaid co-ops.
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In every organization there are aspects people will not like however, can you evaluate the pros and cons to see if the institution is valuable? Yes, I can, and I have.
Centennial is one that not only mentions diversity for the sake of good marketing and PR but, they stick to their words, hence international students are attracted to the institution.
They care for their students and provide a myriad of services to improve and assist students’ experience. My article below will further elaborate…
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View moreOverall, the school has some really decent program. However, the size of Centennial is somewhat small since the school is only within a building. To make up for that, the infrastructure is so up-to-date that you will feel like walking into the future when entering the building. Centennial also enjoys a diverse community with a lot of Chinese, Indian, South Korean and Brazillian. That being said, if you come from one of these countries, you will have a lot of friends.
View moreThe professors are the best in the field to provide knowledge to the students. The course I’m enrolled in is Automation and Robotics in which the labs are well equipped with the latest technologies to make the students graduate with at-most quality.
View moreEverything about the program, including the professors are so good. Learning with them is an honor. The study environment is also very good. I am learning a lot of hospitality and customer service skills in this program not just theoretically but also practically.
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