Islamic University of Indonesia - UII
speciality:
Communication
What is a Communications degree?
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.
Benefits of a Communications degree
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.
Communications degree structure
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.
1 Student Reviews
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Communication and ...28 Dec, 2024
NanditaUII definetely helps students achieve their goalsIslamic University of Indonesia usually mentioned as UII is actually the oldest university in Indonesia established by Indonesian founding fathers. Although this university is one of the oldest, since it is a private university, it is not as well known as the top universities in Indonesia, because private universities are often underestimated. This campus is an Islamic campus that has certain activities that support the deepening of the Islamic religion for each student, even so this campus is not only intended for Muslim students, non-Muslims are also very welcome to study here.
What I like from this university are its facilities that really help student, its high service for student needs, its diversity of students who come from all over Indonesia plus there are also many international here, and its various scholarships offer. However, what I don’t like about this university is the lack of ambition to learn and the spirit of competition from students, this is because the stigma of Indonesian society between state and private universities is quite different, they make private campuses a second choice so that those who are quite well achieved are often on state campuses, in fact I feel that private campuses provide services and facilities far better than state campuses.
I recommend this university for anyone, especially for international students because here foreign students are very well served, we have an international affairs office and a unit under it that focuses on cultural learning for international students. besides that, the good facilities and services really support students to achieve their goals, especially for their future careers because we also have UII Career Center which is a career center service owned by Universitas Islam Indonesia and managed by the Directorate of Career and Alumni Development (DPKA). This unit functions as an important bridge to connect graduates with the world of work. Various programs related to career preparation such as career counseling, career mentoring, career seminars, and job fairs are some of the routine agendas.
View moreProgramme: Communication and Media StudiesDegree: Bachelor'sDelivery Type: On CampusCampus: Yogyakarta
