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Bachelor of Media Arts

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, 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: yes
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

Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations
Professional credential evaluation for non-US records
Admissions essay
One recommendation
Passport copy
Proof of financial support for the first year
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations, Professional credential evaluation for non-US records, Essay or personal statement, One recommendation

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 53

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	$45,986 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Shadyside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Department of Creative Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.