Welcome to the Bachelor of Science - Communication

The study of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts. The Communication discipline studies all forms, modes, media, and consequences of human communication, creating flexibility in career choices and opportunities for personal development. Our students: develop critical thinking abilities to evaluate communication problems and find solutions, engage in experiential learning in the community and build toward career goals with hands-on projects, apply knowledge to conduct research with faculty in areas of interest, create messages designed for specific audiences, contexts, and goals understand and navigate differences in our global society

Career Path

The skills we learn in these courses translate into career success at various levels. The careers of some of our majors/alumni include: Political Consultant, Political Campaign Director, Ministry/Missions Nonprofit Organization Director, Teacher, Negotiator/Mediator, Event planner, Salesperson, Community Relations Manager, Health Services Manager, Hotel Manager, Communication and Social Media Specialist, Customer Service.

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University below

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to June, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From January, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to June, 2026

Open