Bachelor of Media Studies
- Radford, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A structured research doctorate in media studies leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Media Studies can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Academic and research careers
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Media Studies (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation with English-language official transcripts (third-party evaluation for transfers)
- English proof: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 Reading)
- TOEFL iBT 68
- Duolingo 100 or PTE 50
- Financial statement. Some majors (e. G. Allied Health
- Nursing) have separate progression GPA requirements.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 Reading)
- TOEFL iBT 68
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 50
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international admission requirements and the deadline for the intended term. Complete the online application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- program-specific supporting documents. Pay the application fee where applicable. After admission
- Pay the international enrollment deposit and submit financial documents. Follow the university instructions for immigration documents and the student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,862 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $800 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Radford University Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences |
| Department | School of Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Radford University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Scholarships
Radford University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $27,862 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $800 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,198 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 Reading), TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 100, PTE Academic 50.
Radford University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.