Study Abroad Programs

The Texas Tech University Study Abroad Office coordinates programs in more than 70 countries. All currently enrolled TTU students can apply for the Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship (SACS), which is funded by Texas Tech's International Education fee. 

You can participate in one of our study abroad programs to earn academic credit and build your professional portfolio! Learn more and submit your application via the TTU Study Abroad website

Programs led by Media & Communication Faculty

Study Abroad in London

May 12 - May 28, 2027

 The London 2027 study abroad program is a unique experiential and academic learning opportunity in the exciting international city of London. You will earn 6 hours of course credit with a concentration in Advertising and Professional Communication. The focus of the courses is on strategic communication and sport. The program is collaborating with Loughborough University ranked number one for sport-related academia. There will be professional visits to London-based advertising, promotional communication, media, and sport related organizations as well as visits to London area cultural and historical attractions. The program is open to all TTU students. Enrollment is limited to 20 students. 

Courses Offered

• ADV 4301:  Strategic Sport Communication
• PCOM 4301: Global Sport: Comparing USA & UK Major Leagues

Contact: erik.bucy@ttu.edu and michael.zahn@ttu.edu 

• Application

Study Abroad in South Korea

May 18 - 28, 2027

Explore South Korea while learning firsthand how brands use public relations to build visibility, influence, credibility, relationships and reputation among an increasingly international and multicultural audience. Through professional visits and cultural experiences in Seoul and Daegu, you’ll travel alongside apparel design, retail and hospitality students from the College of Health & Human Sciences, and together gain real-world, interdisciplinary perspectives and experiences that directly apply to a future career in a communication-driven world.

Courses Offered: 

• PRSC 4301: Special Topics in Public Relations: Brand Public Relations
• PRSC 2330: Advocacy and Influence 
  • Students who have already completed PRSC 2330 may substitute a 3-credit independent study with department chair approval.

Contact: brent.ramsey@ttu.edu 

• Application

Study Abroad in Australia

June 12 – 27, 2027

This study abroad experience will allow you to put communication strategy into practice on an international stage. While in Australia, students will work as consultants with tourism organizations, marketing agencies, businesses, and other organizations that communicate with international audiences.

You’ll gain real-world experience working with international clients, exploring how communication strategies change across cultures, audiences, and markets. Rather than simply studying international communication in a classroom, you’ll have the opportunity to experience it, apply it, and add it to your professional portfolio.

Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to explore different parts of Australia and participate in built-in activities.

Students will be able to take up to two classes and earn up to 6 hours of graduate credit by participating. Students don’t have to possess a PR background to take advantage of the opportunity. Open to students with graduate standing in an MA or PhD program, as well as advanced undergraduate students who may be interested in graduate school.

Courses Offered:

• PR 6315: Tourism Communication
• PR 6315: Strategic Communication Consulting in a Global Environment

Contact:  coy.callison@ttu.edu and mary.s.norman@ttu.edu 

• Application

Study Abroad in New Zealand

June 28 - July 20, 2027

This program pairs a first-hand examination of relationships between tourism and media with practical training in travel and cultural photography. Build a portfolio of striking images, hone your skills as a visual communicator, and learn about the ethical and theoretical implications of creating narratives about places and those who live in them. 

Courses Offered

• CMI 4301: Media, Tourism, & Culture
• PHOT 4300: Travel & Cultural Photography

Contact: Rob Peaslee and Jerod Foster 

• Application