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Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies

Goucher College

Baltimore, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

An integrated degree combining communication studies and media and screen studies.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Communication and Media Studies and apply creative methods
Develop and critique original work
And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

Content Producer
Communications Coordinator
Creative Project Assistant
Digital Media Specialist

Curriculum

The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
Including Introduction to Communication Studies
Communication Research Methods
Media
Culture
And Society
Understanding Media
Persuasion and Rhetoric
Communication Theory
Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school with transcript
Counselor report and teacher recommendation
Declaration of Finances of at least 30
000 USD per year
SAT/ACT optional
English proof (TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
PTE 53 or Duolingo 105 recommended) unless secondary school taught in English.

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-year) with transcript, Counselor report and recommendation, Transfer applicants submit college transcripts and NACES evaluation for non-US study, Declaration of Finances of at least 30, 000 USD per year, SAT/ACT optional.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
School Report
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher Recommendation
Application Essay
Declaration of Finances.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Early Action November 15
Regular Decision January 15. Apply through the Common Application
No application fee. Submit essay
Secondary transcript
Counselor report
One academic teacher recommendation
International Student Declaration of Finances at least 30
000 USD per year and English proof unless your school taught in English
SAT/ACT optional. Decisions are rolling
Pay the enrollment deposit by May 1. F-1 applicants add financial documents and a passport copy.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$57,800 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty or school requires confirmation
Department	Communication & Media Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International first-year applicants are considered for merit scholarships of up to 36000 USD per year, Actual awards depend on eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.