University of the Philippines Los Banos
Communication courses offered at UP Los Banos
Bachelor's courses
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| AB in Communication Arts
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 Duration: 4 years
Course description:
This program seeks to produce graduates with a thorough understanding of the communication process within the context of an individual’s cultural and historical heritage.
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Tuition Fees:
P 20,000-25,000 per semester
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| BS in Development Communication
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Duration: 4 years
Course description:
CDC offers the BS Development Communication generalist program to meet the changes and the challenges in the field. These include more complex and interrelated development issues and concerns. The program also addresses the need for graduates with competencies that are more process-oriented rather than media-based.
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Tuition Fees:
P 20,000-25,000 per semester
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Master's courses
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| MA in Communication Arts
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Duration: 2 years
Course description:
The MACA and MCA are the logical growth points of the BA Communication Arts program. They belong to the same graduate program, the MACA being the thesis option and the MCA, the non-thesis option.Starting from basic communication theories in the BACA, the graduate program continues the theoretical grounding of the students through the study of discourses in language, literature, and culture studies, which apply to different communication contexts. Opportunities Students enrolled in the program have a strong generalist orientation, balanced with advanced training in the application of theories and principles in oral and written communication to various publics. They are also equipped with the proficiency to plan, conduct and evaluate research from a literary and linguistic perspective. Area of Specialization 1. Writing 2. Speech Communication Students enrolled in the writing stream are expected to develop their creative and critical skills in the crafting of written texts for various purposes. Those in speech communication are expected to apply principles and practices in speaking not only to the classroom set-up but also to various publics.
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Tuition Fees:
P 4,200-15,000 per semester
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| Master of Communication Arts
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Duration: 2 years
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Tuition Fees:
P 4,200-15,000 per semester
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| MS in Development Communication
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Duration: 2 years
Course description:
CDC graduate programs provide aspiring students a high-level instruction in the study and practice of development communication. They tackle in greater depth and breadth the synergistic relationship between communication and development. Opportunities • Graduates are expected to occupy key positions as program/information officer; Decom/ComDev/IE specialist, faculty, social researcher, communication planner and analyst among others. • MS graduates are expected to be competent in teaching, research and evaluation, design and management of devcom systems, and programs/project development, among others. Areas of Specialization The program is offered as Devcom general and has no field of specialization.
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Tuition Fees:
P 4,200-15,000 per semester
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Doctorate courses
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| PhD in Development Communication
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Course description:
CDC graduate programs provide aspiring students a high-level instruction in the study and practice of development communication. They tackle in greater depth and breadth the synergistic relationship between communication and development. Opportunities • Graduates are expected to occupy key positions as program/information officer; Decom/ComDev/IE specialist, faculty, social researcher, communication planner and analyst among others. • PhD graduates are trained to develop the critical thinking skills needed in administration, theory-builiding, policy formulation and analysis, and scholarly research and strategy design. Areas of Specialization The program is offered as Devcom general and has no field of specialization.
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Admission Requirements - Freshmen:
A graduate of an accredited high school may be admitted as freshman to the University of the Philippines Los Baños on the basis of:
(1) his performance in the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT);
(2) his weighted average in the first three years of high school; and
(3) his choice of UP campus and the quotas for specific degree programs/colleges set by the respective Deans.
Admission Requirements - Transferees:
A student with previous college work wishing to transfer to the University must satisfy University rules indicated below on admission of transfer students. There is no entrance test administered for transfer applicants. A transfer applicant may be admitted provided that:
1. He earned at least 33 academic units with a general weighted average of 2.0 or better for all the collegiate academic units he has taken outside the University;
2. He will have to complete in the University not less than 50 percent of the units required for his program and 75 percent if running with honors;
3. The quota set by the Dean of the college concerned has not been filled up.
Every new transfer applicant should submit the following requirements at least one month prior to registration:
1. An official copy of grades or transcript of records from each college attended for evaluation, regardless of his intention to validate his advanced credits;
2. An accomplished application form (UPLB Form 3);
3. Two passport-size photographs;
4. And a non-refundable application fee of Php 100.00.
If qualified, he should submit an official copy of his transcript of records, certificate of honorable dismissal and birth certificate before the admission slip can be issued. If credentials submitted are confirmed to be spurious, admission will be revoked.
Admission Requirements - Foreign Students:
Only properly accomplished application forms with all the requirements listed below will be processed:
1. Accomplished Undergraduate Admission Application (UPLB Form No. 3);
2. Non-refundable application fee of PhP 150.00 for resident foreign students and US$20 for non-resident foreign students in the form of money order, cashier’s or manager’s check payable to the University of the Philippines Los Baños;
3. Official transcript of records from each high school and college attended;
4. Official examination certificates, if any - 2 copies
5. Course syllabus, school catalog and handbook examination;
6. Certification from a reputable bank in the applicant’s country about his capability to finance the travel, educational, personal and other expenses he is expected to incur in his studies in the Philippines - 2 copies;
7. Official TOEFL results; and
8. Copy of birth certificate or passport which is duly authenticated
For evaluation purposes, photocopies of records may be accepted provided they are properly authenticated by the Department of Education or by duly designated authorities in the country of the applicant. Final admission will be subject to verification of documents submitted against original copies of credentials. Certified English translation should also be submitted, where necessary.
Applications accompanied by photocopies of academic records not properly authenticated will not be processed.
Credentials filed in support of the application become the property of the University of the Philippines and will not be returned to the applicant.
A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:
1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended
- Undergraduate transcript is required for maste'rs degree applicants
- Undergraduate and master's degree transcript is required for PhD applicants
2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;
3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail or handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope.
4. A nonrefundable application fee of Php 500
Payment Options
- direct cash payment at the UPLB Cashier's Office
- postal money order remitted to the Graduate School
- JRS and LBC courier services
The Graduate School and the individual programs reserve the right to require additional information or documents from an applicant when deemed necessary. All application materials become part of the permanent records of UPLB and will not be returned to the applicant.
Applicants from Foreign Countries
A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:
1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended;
2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;
3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail, handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope or a pdf file emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com.
4. Certification of that English is the medium of instruction in previous degree/s by the University Registrar or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
English Proficiency Examination
If English is not the medium of instruction or the TOEFL score is below 500, an applicant is required to take the English Proficiency Examination (EPE) in UPLB. This is to determine one's level of proficiency. The fee for EPE is P250. If the applicant’s level of proficiency is Level A, he/she is required to take the Level A English Intensive Course for a fee of P8000.
5. US$ 40 as application fee. Payment can be accepted through bank transfer to the Philippine National Bank with Account No.: 399-692-7000-21, Swift Code: PNBMPHMM payable to Graduate School. A copy of your bank transaction should be emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com as proof of payment, the original bank transaction must be presented upon admission together with the original documents (TOR, Diploma, etc).
A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:
1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended
- Undergraduate transcript is required for maste'rs degree applicants
- Undergraduate and master's degree transcript is required for PhD applicants
2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;
3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail or handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope.
4. A nonrefundable application fee of Php 500
Payment Options
- direct cash payment at the UPLB Cashier's Office
- postal money order remitted to the Graduate School
- JRS and LBC courier services
The Graduate School and the individual programs reserve the right to require additional information or documents from an applicant when deemed necessary. All application materials become part of the permanent records of UPLB and will not be returned to the applicant.
Applicants from Foreign Countries
A duly accomplished application form must be submitted to the Graduate School together with the following documents:
1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of Official Transcript of Record, in English language, for each college previously attended;
2. One photocopy of each certificate or diploma received;
3. Two accomplished recommendation form from former professors. If with a master’s degree, a third recommendation from the major professor is required. This must be sent to the Graduate School by separate mail, handcarried by the applicant or a representative in a sealed envelope or a pdf file emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com.
4. Certification of that English is the medium of instruction in previous degree/s by the University Registrar or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
English Proficiency Examination
If English is not the medium of instruction or the TOEFL score is below 500, an applicant is required to take the English Proficiency Examination (EPE) in UPLB. This is to determine one's level of proficiency. The fee for EPE is P250. If the applicant’s level of proficiency is Level A, he/she is required to take the Level A English Intensive Course for a fee of P8000.
5. US$ 40 as application fee. Payment can be accepted through bank transfer to the Philippine National Bank with Account No.: 399-692-7000-21, Swift Code: PNBMPHMM payable to Graduate School. A copy of your bank transaction should be emailed to gradschool@uplb.edu.ph or uplb.gs@gmail.com as proof of payment, the original bank transaction must be presented upon admission together with the original documents (TOR, Diploma, etc).
This school is included under the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education" law that passed in 2017.
The law covers students enrolled in State and Local universities/colleges in Bachelors and Certificate programs.
Under the Law students in accredited State and Local universities/colleges will not pay any tuition fees or misc fee.
The Law covers only first time students (students who don't already have a college degree).
However, the full implementation of this law is not clear yet.
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