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Bachelor of Mass Communication
- Baton Rouge, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Mass communication degree combining media writing, Production, Law and ethics.
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
- Learners studying Mass Communication can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Communications Officer
- Content Producer
- Media Researcher
Curriculum
- 120-hour plan including mass media and society
- Writing for communication professionals
- Film appreciation
- Web design
- Advertising
- Media production foundations and studio production
- Media ethics
- Mass communication law
- An internship in the fourth fall and a senior production in the spring. Students also complete a chosen minor.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US high school diploma with a B (3.0) average
- Transfer applicants need 3.0 on international credit and at least 30 semester hours
- Official transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS scores (Duolingo accepted per score table) unless exempt.
- 3.0 (B average on the US 4.0 scale).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US high school diploma with a B (3.0) academic average, Transfer applicants need 3.0 on international credit (2.5 on US college work) and at least 30 semester hours.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,537 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Baton Rouge main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Manship School of Mass Communication |
| Department | Mass Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
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 $29,537 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,627 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 100.