Bachelor of Arts - Communication & Media Studies
Winston-Salem, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Salem College's Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Media Studies emphasizes critical thinking, writing and visual literacy over transient technical tools. You’ll gain broad knowledge and hone skills through writing and video assignments, research projects, internships, independent study and work on student-run media outlets. The programme fosters responsive, reflective communicators ready to engage global audiences and leadership roles, while benefiting from Salem’s intimate classroom environment.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as journalist, public relations specialist, content strategist, social media manager, broadcast producer, digital marketer, and nonprofit communications officer; skills transfer to corporate, agency, nonprofit and freelance settings.
One of the many aspects that distinguish Salem’s Communication Program is that it focuses on critical thinking, writing, and visual literacy, rather than stressing technical skills with software or hardware that will soon be outdated. You will gain a broad-based knowledge while honing your specialized skills through writing and video assignments, research projects, internships, independent study and work on any of our student-run media outlets.
As a communication student, you want to be responsive, reflective and responsible leaders and communicators in today’s global society. You are willing to accept challenges and learn from both sides of the brain. You also embrace Salem’s intimate and engaging classroom environment and strive to become the visionary thinkers, writers and communicators of tomorrow in any number of professional settings.
