Needless to say, communication plays a crucial role in human society. Whether you’re presenting a report for work or simply chatting with your friends, communication allows individuals to clearly express themselves and interact with each other. Given this, it’s no surprise that a lot of incoming freshmen consider taking up Mass Communication in college.
Apart from opening up corporate opportunities related to marketing and advertising, a Mass Communication degree is also the traditional entrypoint to creative media work such as journalism and content creation. In fact, some Communication graduates even consider pursuing law school or government jobs. Beyond career opportunities, this line of study also equips students with foundational soft skills such as resourcefulness, coherence, and creativity.Â
If you’re planning to study this versatile course in college, here’s a guide to the best schools that offer Mass Communication in the Philippines:Â
Miriam CollegeÂ
Miriam College is an exclusive all-girls college best known for their excellent Communication program. In addition to being recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Development, their Communication curriculum has also gained a Level IV accreditation from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU). Students will experience hands-on production classes such as Radio Production and Web Design, as well as theory-based classes like Communication Research and Media Law and Ethics. Fun fact: Beauty influencer Rei Germar also took up this degree a few years ago.Â
Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo’s interdisciplinary Communication program is a great choice for students who want to immerse themselves in the different industries associated with the course. Students may opt to specialize in the program’s four different tracks, namely, Image and Sound Production, Journalism, Film and Media Studies, and Advertising and Public Relations. Notably, the Communication Department also houses the Asian Center for Journalism and the Eugenio Lopez Jr. Center for Multimedia Communication.Â
University of the Philippines - Diliman
UPD’s College of Mass Communication offers four undergraduate programs that are perfect for aspiring media industry workers and creative professionals alike. The college has produced some of the country’s best media veterans, including broadcast journalist Karen Davila and Hello, Love, Goodbye director Cathy Garcia Molina. They even offer several private scholarships for underprivileged yet talented students, such as the Philippine Daily Inquirer Scholarship and the GMA Network Scholarship. Furthermore, the college’s programs in Broadcast Communication, Communication Research, and Journalism have also been recognized by CHED as a Center of Excellence.Â
University of the Philippines - Los BañosÂ
While UP's main campus in Diliman takes a traditional approach towards mass communication, the Los Baños campus integrates their agricultural core into their prestigious Development Communication program. Asia’s pioneer in development communication, UPLB passed the ASEAN University Network’s Quality Assurance Standard and collaborated with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The college also extends its services to Radyo DZLB and Los Baños Times, making their flagship undergraduate degree the top pick for future community journalists outside Metro Manila.Â
De La Salle University
DLSU’s College of Liberal Arts offers a media-centric Communication Arts program that introduces students to the fundamentals of production and journalism. However, the university is still best known for their holistic double major programs. Those who pursue this route may study Communication Arts in tandem with a business-related specialization, from Accountancy to Marketing Management. Consequently, this interdisciplinary curriculum is the ideal program for students who wish to specialize in corporate communications.Â
Far Eastern University
FEU is typically a top choice among aspiring entrepreneurs and nurses, but its four-year Communication program is also worth considering for future media practitioners. After fulfilling 27 units of communication electives and track-specified courses, students can specialize in two tracks: Convergent Media Track and Digital Cinema Track. While the former focuses on corporate communication and the latter creative production, both tracks aim to rigorously train students into effective communicators.Â
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
In 2018, a JobStreet survey revealed that PUP graduates are among the most sought-after candidates in hiring processes. The university’s globally competitive College of Communication offers four undergraduate programs in Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism, Communication Research, and Broadcasting. The university is also home to many notable alumni in the industry, such as broadcast journalist Aljo Bendijo, comedian-actor Bayani Agbayani, and sports journalist Rey Danseco.
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