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Bachelor of Visual Communications in Photography

Murray, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications (Photography) is offered by the Journalism and Mass Communications unit of Murray State University's Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business.

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 creative and analytical work in Visual Communications in Photography
apply appropriate design or production methods
evaluate audience and context
and present a coherent professional portfolio or body of work.

Career outcomes

Designer
Content Creator
Creative Coordinator
Communications Specialist
Production Assistant

Curriculum

The catalogue describes a 120-credit-hour bachelor programme in the Journalism and Mass Communications unit of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business. It follows the Photography option. Required coursework includes Mass Media Effects
Audience Analysis and Research
Senior Seminar
Media Law and Ethics
Multimedia Writing
Mass Media Study Abroad. The requirements also mention internship
capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or certificate with transcripts for all years
Minimum 2.0 GPA
English test (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE 51
Duolingo 100 or equivalent) and proof of funds of 30
706 USD.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or graduation certificate with transcripts for all years (GPA 2.0+), certified English translations, passport copy, bank statement dated within 6 months showing at least 30,706 USD (or scholarship letter)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE Academic 51
Duolingo 100
TOEIC 790

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Completion certificate
English proficiency evidence where applicable
Financial documents for visa purposes where required
Additional program-specific documents.

How to apply

Check the bachelor's requirements and deadlines: Fall 2027 July 19
Spring 2027 November 15 official website. Apply online at official website and pay the 100 USD fee. Upload passport
High school transcripts (GPA 2.0+)
Diploma
English test and a bank statement of at least 30
706 USD. The page lists no interview. The page names no deposit. The page lists no I-20 or visa steps. Email the admissions office.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,990 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business
Department	Journalism and Mass Communications
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Murray State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
28 Jun 2027
227 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.