Overview

The Department of Broadcasting and Journalism at Western Illinois University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and Journalism with several different options:

The Advertising/Public Relations option provides students an opportunity to build both the creative and strategic skills necessary to pursue a successful career in public relations or advertising. Classes in this program focus on the techniques and processes used to create, produce, and place persuasive messages in both paid and earned media.
The Broadcast Production option is designed for students interested in working in video, audio and/or film production and post-production. The program is hands-on and students work with faculty and peers in an interactive environment to learn production and editing skills.
The Multimedia Journalism option focuses on the preparation of students for careers in all aspects of news production. Our students learn to tell stories and report information that will be distributed on multiple platforms.
The Sports Broadcasting option provides our students with unique on-air and behind-the-scenes opportunities. The department has a live sports truck with an HD camera set-up to do live sports broadcasts on ESPN3.

Why Choose Broadcasting & Journalism at WIU?

BC&J students receive extensive hands-on opportunities in sports broadcasting, news, and radio, digital, and video production
Students and faculty are part of an award-winning program on national, regional and state level
Our knowledgeable faculty bring professional experience to our classrooms and labs
Our program connects students with global internship possibilities
Students participate in studies all around the globe with Study Abroad opportunities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Communication
Digital Media Production
Audio Production
Sports, Media and Society
Broadcast Writing and Reporting
Studio Production
Multimedia Sports Writing
Multimedia Performance
Broadcasting Practicum
Film
Sports Writing
Magazine and Feature Writing
Multimedia News Reporting
Multimedia News Editing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macomb, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18030 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year

Living costs

Macomb

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Why Choose Broadcasting & Journalism at WIU?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Macomb

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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