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Bachelor of Mass Communication

Texas State University

San Marcos, 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): 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

Foreign secondary diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma
Class-rank based assured admission
SAT/ACT optional for top quartile
Transfer GPA 2.0-2.5 by credit hours
English test score
Proof of funds for I-20
No minimum GPA published
Assured admission by class rank (top 25% no test minimum
2Nd quartile ACT 22/SAT 1090
3Rd ACT 26/SAT 1250
4Th ACT 29/SAT 1330)
Transfer 2.0-2.5 cumulative GPA by credit hours.

Accepted academic background

Foreign secondary school diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma with academic profile equivalent to US curriculum (4 English, 4 Maths, 4 Science, 3 Social studies, 2 Language recommended), Transfer applicants: 14 or fewer credit hours 2.0 GPA, 15-29 Hours 2.5, 30+ Hours 2.25, Proof of funds for the I-20.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the program and applicant-category requirements. Complete the appropriate international online admission application and pay the application fee. Send official academic transcripts and English proficiency results where required. Follow the admission portal for decisions and additional immigration documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,700 USD
Application fee	$90 USD
Deposit	$3,900 USD

Program details

Campus	San Marcos
Faculty or school	College of Fine Arts and Communication
Department	School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.