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With an emphasis on personal integrity, rigorous scholarship, professional competence, and ethical conduct, all of our programs are designed to ensure you graduate with the skills and abilities needed to find career success, while radiating light and hope in today’s media-saturated world.

Top 7%

"Best Colleges for Communications in America" - Niche
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85%

School of Communications graduates employed full-time within 1 year of graduation
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#20

"2024 Best Colleges in America" - WSJ
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OUR PROGRAMS

With 6 programs to choose from, including a Communications minor and Mass Communications Masters, you're sure to find your perfect path toward a career in the vast world of communications.
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Advertising, B.A.

Learn to create and deliver persuasive messages through various forms of media.
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Media & Society, B.A. 

Hone your critical thinking, research, writing, and communications theory skills as you examine how people interact and communicate in this highly customizable program.
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Journalism and Sports Media, B.A. 

Master your abilities to present news and sports information in clear and compelling ways.
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Public Relations, B.A. 

Learn to communicate with the public and various media outlets to help organizations build and maintain a positive public image.
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Minor in Communications

Gain practical skills and foundational theory to enhance any major and prepare for success in communications-related fields.
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Mass Communications, M.A. 

Prepare for doctoral-level studies or advance your communications career with our research-based program that allows you to choose your area of specialization.
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Professional Labs

Hands-on learning begins right here on campus with our four state-of-the-art labs, all of which have been designed to enhance student learning and provide invaluable professional and academic experiences. No matter which program you choose, you'll have unlimited access to everything these facilities have to offer.
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ADLAB

Professionally mentored, student-led advertising agency
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BIOCOMMS LAB

Cutting-edge biometrics laboratory, including eye-tracking, facial recognition, galvanic skin response, and virtual reality.
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PR INTELLIGENCE LAB

Faculty-led, student-run public relations laboratory.
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DAILY UNIVERSE

Student-produced online news and sports site, magazine, and state-of-the-art broadcast lab.
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Student Stories

Our students are creative powerhouses, having won numerous Student Emmys, ADDYs, Clios, ADCs, and other prestigious awards. View a sample of their works and get ready to be inspired…
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BYU’s 2025 awards season honors student standouts

May 15, 2025 09:29 AM
Rise and shout! Across various disciplines, BYU students have been recognized for their world-class accomplishments.
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BYU animation, AdLab students shine once again at Student Emmys

April 08, 2025 10:11 AM
Students take top national honors in animation and commercial categories at the 44th College Television Awards
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Notable achievements and scholarship wins highlight BYU awards season 2024

May 10, 2024 09:28 AM
While it’s impossible to recognize every award-winning student, these highlights capture the considerable work and creative capabilities of our Cougars during the past academic year.
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BYU animation, AdLab students win Student Emmys

April 18, 2024 09:43 AM
BYU continues to be well-represented at the College Television Awards.
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From campus to cinema: BYU students win Coca-Cola Refreshing Films contest

April 17, 2024 02:33 PM
The next time you settle into a recliner at your favorite movie theater and the pre-movie ads start rolling, be on the lookout for a Coca-Cola Refreshing Films branded spot created by BYU students.
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Awards season 2023: BYU students honored with prestigious scholarships, first-place finishes

May 09, 2023 07:26 AM
Rise and shout! Across various disciplines, BYU students are being recognized for their world-class accomplishments.
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BYU Communications Students Celebrate End Of Year Achievements with Awards Luncheon

April 24, 2023 11:33 AM
The BYU School of Communications Recognizes Student Academic Achievements With Awards Luncheon
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BYU students shine at 42nd College Television Awards with multiple top accolades

April 05, 2023 03:02 PM
The Television Academy Foundation announced the winners of the 42nd College Television Awards or “Student Emmy’s” earlier this week and BYU students once again claimed the top spot in the best animation series and the best commercial.
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BYU AdLab students collaborate with Utah Jazz to create a film debuting at All-Star weekend

February 17, 2023 03:51 PM
As the basketball world descends on Utah this weekend for the NBA All-Star game, basketball enthusiasts will have a chance to watch a short film created and produced by BYU AdLab students and the Utah Jazz organization.
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Awards season 2022: BYU students reap scholarships, first-place finishes

July 06, 2022 02:07 PM
BYU students continue to make an impact in various fields of study – and they’ve got the hardware, awards and scholarships to prove it.
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FACULTY

Further testament to the quality of our Communications programs is the talented faculty we’ve attracted. Your classes will be led by highly experienced, expert teachers who have won awards for their performance in world-wide advertising and broadcast journalism competitions, have published research in nationally and internationally ranked journals, and remain up-to-date with the latest innovations impacting the world of communications.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY: SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

In an effort to shed light on the value and effectiveness of a BYU School of Communications education, we compile and maintain data on critical areas, including enrollment, graduation and retention rates, and job placement.
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