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Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of West Florida

Pensacola — Pensacola, Florida, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
May 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 17,260
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The need to communicate clearly and concisely has never been greater. The Bachelor of Arts in Communication features five concentrations of study: advertising, communication, journalism, public relations and telecommunications. University of West Florida develops tomorrow’s leaders by teaching the principles and skills needed for successful careers in the ever-changing communication field. Students will get real-world experience solving problems for real clients. Employers across all types of organizations need employees skilled in written and verbal communication. University of West Florida's communication program prepares students for a successful career in today’s communication professions. Students will combine classroom instruction with hands-on learning, client-based projects, community engagement opportunities and internships. Students will choose a curriculum that best suits their interests and career goals by mixing and matching courses from the of five areas of concentration: advertising, communication, journalism, public relations or film and telecommunication. The program blends academic theory with project-oriented classroom assignments and hands-on experience to help students become a skilled professional. Students will develop communication skills with personable instructors who foster a supportive climate while emphasizing quality work and high standards. Students will also have ample opportunities to flex the skills they have learned in the classroom in an internship and in the student organizations: Speech and Debate, Club Ad, Film Club, Florida Public Relations Association and The Voyager student newspaper. The students have won the State Advertising Championship seven times, more than 100 ADDY Awards for Creative Excellence and a National Forensic Association Championship for speech and debate. The students have also received numerous accolades from the Southeast Journalism Conference and been recognized multiple times with the Florida Public Relations Association's Golden Image Award.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 17,260
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Pensacola

Pensacola, Florida, United States

11000 University Parkway

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Based in Pensacola with additional locations in the region, UWF has awarded more than 100,000 degrees from over 70 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The small class sizes ensure personalized, focused attention from some of the nation’s most engaging professors. As the home of the Argonauts, UWF builds champions for life through an intercollegiate athletics program, leading the Gulf South Conference in all-time championships and all-sports trophies. A driver of economic impact in Northwest Florida and beyond, UWF generates approximately $1 billion in total annual sales across the F...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.