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Start your undergraduate or postgraduate journey at one of our UK colleges or US centres.
Degree admission to industry leading universities
Your pathway to 15+ top ranking universities.
Study and work in Canada or UK, on one of our vocational courses.
Discover top universities in the UK for studying abroad.
Discover top universities in the US for studying abroad.
Study abroad in Australia.
You can easily apply online via our application form.
Are you joining us soon? We recommend checking out our pre-arrival guides to help you prepare for your arrival!
Study visual communications from a multidimensional perspective, with tracks in photography, graphic design and cinematography.
Apply NowDegree
B.S. Visual Communications
Degree Duration
4 Years :
1 year pathway + 3 year degree
Pathways Available
International Year One
Start Dates
August | January | May
The Visual Communications program offers four tracks: Cinematography, Commercial & Advertising Photography, Design, and Editorial Photography & Photojournalism. Students are encouraged to let their passions drive their focus and academic path, and the program is created to support and foster the individuality of its students and their unique voices and vision. Collaboration with students from various programs across departments is highly encouraged. Students also study entrepreneurship, business, communications law and ethics, as well as develop relevant skills in writing, and presentation.
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, study materials and additional resources.
Develop your skills in professional settings through internships in Syracuse and across the world during the summer.
Enhance your skills with electives like virtual reality or video editing, or learn more about advertising, public relations or magazine and digital journalism.
Build your career network with successful alumni who regularly visit campus, offer their time to talk about working in the industry, and share internship and job leads.
The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.
Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year One open_in_newYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Intake | VEPT | Program Duration | Tuition Fees |
| Fall 2025 | 51+ | 3 terms | $47,200 |
Please note that the above fee does not include accommodation, dining, or insurance. Additionally, it does not include tuition applicable to your degree course continued at Syracuse University.
| VEPT | Program Duration | Tuition Fees |
| 37-40 | 20 weeks | $10,000 |
| 41-45 | 12 weeks | $6,000 |
| 46-50 | 6 weeks | $3,000 |
Progressing students into Syracuse University receive the following merit awards for each
subsequent year of enrollment based on the cumulative GPA earned upon the completion of the 30 credit hours:
• A GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 is $10,000 per year
• A GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 is $15,000 per year
• A GPA greater than 3.75 is $20,000 per year
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries, please contact us.
