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Bachelor of Media Arts
- Mount Pleasant, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A fine arts degree for artists working with digital and global media.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Media Arts 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 130 semester hours
- Including Art and Design at Northeastern
- Making with Video
- Sound
- And Animation
- Representational Drawing
- Abstract Drawing
- Elements of Visual Composition
- Making with Form and Materialsand Making with Form and Materials Tools
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent (transcripts for grades 9-11 accepted for an early decision
- Graduation required before enrolment) or college transcripts for transfer
- Proof of English proficiency
- Proof of funds for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (grades 9-11 transcripts for a decision, Graduation required before enrolment), Transfer applicants with college credit follow transfer rules
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Financial Support
- Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,050 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $55 USD |
| Deposit | $2,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of the Arts and Media |
| Department | School of Communication, Journalism and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $22,050 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The deposit is $2,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,622 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100.

