Communication degrees in Colombia
Social communication, marketing, advertising, audiovisual communication, journalism, public relations and radio and television production: these are communication degrees you can study in Colombia.
If you like telling stories on video, speaking into a microphone, writing or imagining what a campaign would look like, there are undergraduate degrees that start from those activities.
How communication is studied in Colombia
In Colombia, Social Communication studies the discourses and media of society as a whole, and it is the broadest entry point into the field. There are public and private options in MedellÃn, Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Barranquilla, Cali or Pereira, among other cities.
The focus varies greatly between institutions: one may lean toward audiovisual work and another toward media or business. In many programs it is common to create your own work, such as a report, a video or a communication plan. Before choosing, verify the program in the SNIES.
Communication degrees in Colombia
Among those studied in Colombia are Social Communication, Public Relations and Radio and Television Production.
Social Communication and Communication Sciences look at society's media and discourses; Journalism, at how to research and tell stories; Marketing and Advertising, at how to promote products; Audiovisual Communication and Radio and Television Production, at image and sound. Marketing and Advertising overlap with business and economics degrees in Colombia, and audiovisual work overlaps with art.
Where to study communication in Colombia
Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior (CUN)Bogotá · PrivateMass CommunicationAudiovisual CommunicationAdvertisingMarketing
Universidad Católica Luis Amigó (Luis Amigó)MedellÃn · PrivateMass CommunicationAdvertisingMarketingPublic Relations
Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano (UTadeo)Bogotá · PrivateMass CommunicationMarketingAdvertisingJournalism
Corporación Universitaria AmericanaMedellÃn · PrivateMass CommunicationMarketingCommunication Sciences
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (UNIMINUTO)Bogotá · PrivateMass CommunicationCommunication SciencesMarketing
Universidad de Antioquia (UdeA)MedellÃn · PublicAudiovisual CommunicationJournalismMass Communication
Universidad del PacÃficoBuenaventura · PublicMass CommunicationAdvertisingPublic Relations
Universidad Santo Tomás (USTA)Bogotá · PrivateMarketingMass CommunicationCommunication SciencesHow to choose between them
Look at what you do for fun: whether you write texts, whether you edit videos, whether you enjoy moderating a debate or hosting a school event, whether you analyze why an ad works.
Then decide how you want to take part: by reporting, by creating the idea, by producing behind the cameras or by looking after the image of a person or a company. Someone who enjoys organizing and nurturing the relationship with the public may be better suited to Public Relations than to Journalism.
If you cannot decide between Social Communication and Audiovisual Communication, compare their subjects and check which institutions are near you. The career test can guide you on which one is most like you.
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Frequently asked questions
How long do communication degrees last in Colombia?
Social Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Marketing have a similar length, as a full undergraduate degree; Radio and Television Production is shorter.
What do they consider to get into Social Communication?
Each institution sets its own admission, and many look at the Saber 11 results from ICFES; some add an interview. Confirm it on each program's page.
How are Social Communication and Journalism different?
Social Communication analyzes discourses and media in society in general. Journalism focuses on investigating and reporting what is happening.
What if I like video more than writing?
Check out Audiovisual Communication and Radio and Television Production: both work with image and sound.
Can I study communication online?
It depends on the program. Ask if it offers distance or virtual learning, and if hands-on practice with cameras or studios is in person.