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USA, Texas
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1881
Total Students: 7,305 +
Main Campus Address
4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209, USA
The Communication Arts program provides rigorous and engaging courses from experienced scholars, educators, and industry professionals that prepare students for diverse careers in media and communication. Specifically, our program develops technical and practical skills in production, broadcasting, film, journalism, and strategic and corporate communication. The demands of our world and industries require a holistic approach to student success that fosters both relational confidence and technical competence to transform their potential into mastery and opportunity.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Arts at the School of Media and Design uses a unique blend of theory-driven and experienced-based classes where students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills. The program offers multiple concentrations with seemingly infinite career opportunities. The Multimedia concentration includes three tracks. The Production Track provides students with content of behind-the-scene, hands-on experience in a newsroom and a live-production setting. This degree plan also incorporates the study and production of film and documentaries. The goals of the program are to cultivate students imagination and creativity through mastery of technical skills needed to become effective professionals in the field of communications; to create an environment fostering the exploration of diverse perspectives and encourage students to use their skills and resources to serve their community and society, so that they are prepared to participate competently, confidently, and ethically as concerned and enlightened citizens.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
24 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2025 | Closed | |
sep 2025 | Not Available | |
jan 2026 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Type of Scholarship | Scholarship Information | Amount/ Range |
Freshmen Academic Scholarship Transfer Academic Scholarship |
Freshmen Academic Scholarship Criteria: First-time freshmen; awarded based on high school GPA. Note: Automatically considered at admission; renewable with 3.0 GPA. Transfer Academic Scholarship Criteria: First undergraduate degree; 24+ credit hours from accredited university; based on GPA. Note: Automatically considered at admission; renewable with 3.0 GPA. LINK: https://www.uiw.edu/admissions/internationaladmissions/scholarships.html |
Freshmen Academic Scholarship Amount: $7,000 – $20,000/year Transfer Academic Scholarship Amount: $13,000 – $18,000/year NO SCHOLARSHIP FOR PG. |
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 21,420
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL GRE PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 36,450
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL SAT PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 36,450
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL SAT PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 36,450
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL SAT PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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