BachelorMedia and communication

Strategic Communication (BA)

Webster Vienna Private University · Vienna · Austria

A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Vienna.

AccreditationAQ Austria⁠10 of 232 similar publish this
Final project8 ECTS · Course: MDST 4620 Thesis⁠22 of 232 similar publish this
PlacesMax intake per year: 25⁠112 of 232 similar publish this
Price€24,068/ year · 2026/27 · all nationalities
Next dateApply by · EU citizens
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS Academic 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 4 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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About this programme

Media skills anchor the course list: Media Foundations, Media Writing, Ethics in the Media, Media Law, Ethics and Policy, Media Research and Political Communications.⁠ Courses such as Global Social Problems: Justice and Inequality and Contemporary Europe 1945 to Present add a social-science base.⁠ The 240 ECTS credits split into a 72-credit common core, 108 credits of discipline core, 36 of electives and 16 of practical training, and an 8-credit thesis is required.⁠

It is a full-time, in-person Bachelor of Arts of 4 years, taught in English in Vienna, with a maximum intake of 25 a year.⁠ Internships and study abroad are encouraged but not required.⁠ Applicants need a secondary school GPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale, an essay of 300-500 words and a recommendation letter, plus English proof such as a Duolingo score of 110.⁠ Full-time tuition in 2026/27 is a flat €12,034 per semester.⁠

What you will study

44 modules published

What are all the subjects?

All 44 modules

Languages and communication

19

Society, ethics and law

8

Specialist subjects

6

Business and management

4

Projects and labs

3

Maths and foundations

2

Research methods

1

Thesis

1

The institution lists these modules without a year. Source: webster.ac.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelNqf: VI · Stage: Bachelor · Bologna cycle: 1⁠
QualificationBachelor of Arts (BA)⁠
Credits240 ECTS⁠
Study modeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusVienna⁠
Internship
  • NoteEncouraged⁠
  • RequiredNo⁠
Semester abroad
  • NoteEncouraged⁠
  • RequiredNo⁠
Thesis / final project
  • Ects8⁠
  • CourseMDST 4620 Thesis⁠
  • RequiredYes⁠
PlacesMax intake per year: 25⁠
Accreditation
  • BodyAQ Austria⁠
  • ScopeAustrian degree (Private Universities Act §2, §3(1))⁠
  • StatusAccredited⁠
How are you assessed?
Learning outcomes
  • Apply research methods to complete an original thesis in strategic communication.⁠
  • Explore corporate, social and political environments across borders.⁠
  • Know the fundamental theories and ethical best practice of strategic communication.⁠
  • Use current communication and media technologies for client advocacy and reputation management.⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More business and management than 6 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeStrategic Communication (BA) Webster Vienna Private44
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media UNYP19
BA (Hons) Mass Communications Hertfordshire20
English Literature with Media Studies BA (Hons) Portsmouth32
Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Cultural Industries UB32
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies AAU54
BA (Hons) Media and Communications Hertfordshire21
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More business and management, less projects and labs

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Business and management
9% here
3% typical
Specialist subjects
13% here
8% typical
Maths and foundations
5% here
0% typical
Languages and communication
43% here
40% typical

Less here than typical

Projects and labs
7% here
12% typical

About the same as typical: thesis, society, ethics and law, data and computing, internship, research methods.

Where you'll study

Studying in Vienna

What is the campus like?
City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 2,028,289 in 2025
HousingRooms through partner residences⁠
FacilitiesLibrary⁠
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Webster Vienna Private is on its page.

What it costs

At least €24,068 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ €24,068 first year · 2026/27 · all nationalities · our sum

Tuition 2026/27€24,068

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FeeWho pays itYearAmount
DepositNon-EU citizens2026/27€1,000 One off
DepositEU citizens2026/27€1,000 One off
TuitionAll applicants2026/27€12,034 / semester
TuitionAll applicants2026/27€24,068 / year
TuitionAll applicants2026/27€780 / credit
What changes the price?

3 things that move it

Grant

Webster Vienna Legacy Grant (extended family)

Grant

Webster Vienna Legacy Grant

Grant

Webster Vienna Second Degree Grant

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

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And the whole degree?

≈ €96,272

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Apply by 5 Dec 2026

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  • Application deadline · EU citizens
Feb 2027
  • Start date
Is my language good enough?
Language requirement6.0 IELTS overall19 tests accepted
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All 19 accepted proofs
ACT 23 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 23
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: A, B, C or 169
Duolingo English Test (DET)* 110 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 110
GCE A Levels English Language · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B or higher
GTEC (CBT Exam) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 1201 or above: Exempt from ESL
IB Diploma Exams · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: HL English A — min. score of 4 HL English B — min. score of 5 SL English A — min. score of 5 SL English B — min. score of 6
IB Diploma · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: Full IB Diploma officially certified
IELTS Academic 6.0 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 6.0
Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Exam · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: ISE II - Distinction Level
iTEP 3.7 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 3.7
Language Certificate International ESOL · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B2 High Pass
Password Skills Plus 6.0 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 6.0
Pearson/PTE Academic 53 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 53
SAT (from April 2016) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 450 in the evidence-based reading and writing
Skills for English Test (SELT) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B2 Pass
Successful studies at an accredited English-medium institution in an approved country or at an approved institution · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: Minimum of 3 years
TOEFL (iBT) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 4.5 (equivalent to the old score: 80)
TOEFL (paper-based test) 550 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 550
WAEC English Exam · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B3
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyLevel: Secondary school leaving · Scale: 4.0 · Min gpa: 2.5⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageACT 23 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 23⁠
    +18 more
    • Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: A, B, C or 169⁠
    • Duolingo English Test (DET)* 110 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 110⁠
    • GCE A Levels English Language · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B or higher⁠
    • GTEC (CBT Exam) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 1201 or above: Exempt from ESL⁠
    • IB Diploma Exams · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: HL English A — min. score of 4 HL English B — min. score of 5 SL English A — min. score of 5 SL English B — min. score of 6⁠
    • IB Diploma · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: Full IB Diploma officially certified⁠
    • IELTS Academic 6.0 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 6.0⁠
    • Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Exam · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: ISE II - Distinction Level⁠
    • iTEP 3.7 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 3.7⁠
    • Language Certificate International ESOL · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B2 High Pass⁠
    • Password Skills Plus 6.0 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 6.0⁠
    • Pearson/PTE Academic 53 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 53⁠
    • SAT (from April 2016) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 450 in the evidence-based reading and writing⁠
    • Skills for English Test (SELT) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B2 Pass⁠
    • Successful studies at an accredited English-medium institution in an approved country or at an approved institution · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: Minimum of 3 years⁠
    • TOEFL (iBT) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 4.5 (equivalent to the old score: 80)⁠
    • TOEFL (paper-based test) 550 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 550⁠
    • WAEC English Exam · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B3⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseCriterion: Recommendation letter · Mandatory: Yes⁠
    +1 more
    • Words: 300-500 · Criterion: Essay · Mandatory: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyLink: https://webster.ac.at/apply-now · Route: Direct online · Rolling: Yes⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    Deadline5 Dec 2026 · Application · Intake: Spring · 2026/27⁠
  8. 8
    StartUnknown
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Price€24,068 / year · 2026/27CZK 311,000 / year · 2026/27£17,970 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years3 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date5 Dec 20261 Feb 202720 Sep 2027

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Strategic Communication (BA) is a bachelor's programme in media and communication at Webster Vienna Private University in Vienna, Austria. It takes 4 years. It carries 240 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 44 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are languages and communication (43%), society, ethics and law (18%) and business and management (9%).

It includes an internship, a semester abroad and a final thesis.

How much does Strategic Communication (BA) cost?

€24,068 / year · 2026/27 · all nationalities.

When is the next deadline or start?

5 Dec 2026 (Apply by · EU citizens).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS Academic 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

Webster Vienna Private University, Vienna, Austria.

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All 30 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
Start datesTerm: Fall · Start date: 14 Sep 2026 · 2026/27⁠Term: Spring · Start date: 8 Feb 2027 · 2026/27⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyLink: https://webster.ac.at/apply-now · Route: Direct online · Rolling: Yes⁠
Language requirementACT 23 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 23⁠Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: A, B, C or 169⁠Duolingo English Test (DET)* 110 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 110⁠GCE A Levels English Language · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B or higher⁠GTEC (CBT Exam) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 1201 or above: Exempt from ESL⁠IB Diploma Exams · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: HL English A — min. score of 4 HL English B — min. score of 5 SL English A — min. score of 5 SL English B — min. score of 6⁠IB Diploma · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: Full IB Diploma officially certified⁠IELTS Academic 6.0 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 6.0⁠Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Exam · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: ISE II - Distinction Level⁠iTEP 3.7 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 3.7⁠Language Certificate International ESOL · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B2 High Pass⁠Password Skills Plus 6.0 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 6.0⁠Pearson/PTE Academic 53 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 53⁠SAT (from April 2016) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 450 in the evidence-based reading and writing⁠Skills for English Test (SELT) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B2 Pass⁠Successful studies at an accredited English-medium institution in an approved country or at an approved institution · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: Minimum of 3 years⁠TOEFL (iBT) · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 4.5 (equivalent to the old score: 80)⁠TOEFL (paper-based test) 550 · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: 550⁠WAEC English Exam · Scope: Undergraduate · Requirement text: B3⁠
Prior educationLevel: Secondary school leaving · Scale: 4.0 · Min gpa: 2.5⁠
Selection criteriaCriterion: Recommendation letter · Mandatory: Yes⁠Words: 300-500 · Criterion: Essay · Mandatory: Yes⁠
Programme · 17 with values · 1 without
AccreditationAQ Austria · Scope: Austrian degree (Private Universities Act §2, §3(1)) · Status: Accredited⁠
CampusVienna⁠
QualificationBachelor of Arts (BA)⁠
Credits240 ECTS⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration4 years · Semesters: 8⁠
InternshipNote: Encouraged · Required: No⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
Learning outcomesApply research methods to complete an original thesis in strategic communication.⁠Explore corporate, social and political environments across borders.⁠Know the fundamental theories and ethical best practice of strategic communication.⁠Use current communication and media technologies for client advocacy and reputation management.⁠
LevelNqf: VI · Stage: Bachelor · Bologna cycle: 1⁠
LocationPalais Wenkheim, Praterstrasse 23, 1020 Vienna, Vienna, Austria⁠
OutcomesNot found on official pages
PlacesMax intake per year: 25⁠
Semester abroadNote: Encouraged · Required: No⁠
Start ruleIntakes: Winter; Summer · Entry points: 2 · Summer semester begins: February · Winter semester begins: September⁠
Structure108 ECTS · Module: Discipline Core Modules · Courses: 18⁠16 ECTS · Module: Practical Training Module · Courses: 3⁠36 ECTS · Module: Discipline Enrichment/Electives Module · Courses: 6⁠72 ECTS · Module: Common Core Module · Courses: 12⁠8 ECTS · Module: Thesis⁠
Study modeFull time⁠
Thesis / final project8 ECTS · Course: MDST 4620 Thesis · Required: Yes⁠

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