China Agricultural University
BA in Communication

The BA program in Communication explores messages in the context of human relationships. Courses in communication examine the nature, use and role of messages among individuals and within small groups, organizations and society in whatever form they assume. The program offers students a thorough understanding of the role of communications in local, national and international settings by developing creative, analytical and problem-solving skills. The program also enables students to gather, evaluate and use information through various media. The mission of the communication major is to develop the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to use communication to create a more civil and humane world.
 

The program includes General Education, Communication Concentration and Electives.
 

The General Education is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in areas of Academic Writing, Foreign Language, Epistemology and Cognition, Ethical Thought and Moral Values, Historical Analysis, Literature and the Arts, Quantitative Reasoning, Science and Technology, Social Analysis, etc.
 

The Communication Concentration mainly includes:
       Understanding Communication
       Communication Research
       Fundamentals of Communication
       Fundamentals of Mass Communication
       Communication and Citizenship
       Business and Professional Speaking
 

In Elective Courses students are allowed to choose additional courses in communication or related areas. Courses offered include Technical Communication, Global Communication and Communication and Diversity.
 

The BA program is a full-time 4-year program. Students in this program can apply to transfer to US or UK partner universities from their third year if entry requirements are met.

Prospective students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number&expiration date and name included.

2.Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.Graduation certificate of high school
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English. If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.Academic transcript of high school

5.Certificate of HSK
HSK level 3

6.Additional materials
Additional materials may be required