Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta - LUMSA
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.
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Creative Marketing ...7 months ago
StudentITAmazingThe university is very welcoming and there is a very pro-active and dynamic climate. My course in Corporate digital marketing & communication is well structured and the professors are really prepared. You are always encouraged to improve your knowledge and allow you to have new experiences both inside and outside the university structure. I highly recommend it!
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Creative Marketing ...04 Oct, 2022 StudentUAHelps in revealing your full potential
LUMSA offers you a wide range of study courses that would fit your skills and preferences. All classes are conducted in an interactive way and all classrooms are equipped with modern devices to make your studies even more innovative and efficient. You have the ability to create your own schedule, and choose classes that interest you the most, thus revealing your full potential. I would greatly recommend this university!
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Creative Marketing ...13 Jun, 2022
MartinaSkills of the professorsThe teaching program is interesting and most of the professors very competent and helpful.
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The course was exactly as I expected, challenging but very satisfying. In the end, one leaves the university fairly trained and prepared in the areas of reference.Programme: Creative Marketing and CommunicationsDegree: Master'sGraduation: 2022Delivery Type: Online -
Creative Marketing ...12 Nov, 2021 Lucaquiet university inspiring environment
The program is not bad, it ranges in a varied way on the whole field of communications finding space and application to marketing with the aim of drawing up a multifaceted path, thanks to the laboratory courses it is possible to apply the theory learned in a practical way; it also offers practical courses for the most requested work skills such as the use of the excell package or the use of adobe illustrator
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Creative Marketing ...12 May, 2020 StudentUniversity life in Rome
My opinion is that in general it is a university in which the organization is very good. It is very well located and the classes are dynamic. The only bad thing is that it is not a very modern university and it lacks improvement in technology.
View moreProgramme: Creative Marketing and CommunicationsDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2020Campus: Rome
