Overview

Media Studies of Augustana University prepares students to analyze the contemporary public influence that takes place primarily in media contexts, including print, radio, television, social media and internet-based traditional media.

Students cover a range of mediums, including photography, audio and video.

Students will analyze the types of influence, insights into media culture and ethics of media.

Careers and opportunities

Media studies students will be well-suited for graduate school, as well as a variety of careers in film, television, radio, public relations/advertising, marketing and journalism.

They secure successful careers as event planners, broadcasters, writers, market researchers, videographers and social media producers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rhetorical Criticism

Persuasion

Communication Research

Media and Society

Media Aesthetics and Production

Contemporary Film Aesthetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-06 00:00:00

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Rolling admission

The university recommends that students complete the application process below no later than two months in advance.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sioux Center, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online using the Augustana online application form or Common Application

All secondary and post-secondary transcripts, results and/or national exam scores

A personal statement (250 words minimum) describing a significant challenge you have overcome

Financial Statement showing sufficient resources to support yourself for one academic year

Completed International Student Financial Ability Form

A copy of the photo page of your passport

One of the following test score reports (only one of these is required, not all of them):

ACT (Augustana's Code is 3902)

SAT (Augustana's Code is 6015)

TOEFL (Augustana’s Institutional Code is 6015)

IELTS

Duolingo English Test

Michigan English Test (MET)

EIKEN

GTEC CBT

ELS Language Center's ELS 112 course

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year
Out-of-State

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year

Living costs

Sioux Center

United States

1188 - 1844 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

100% of students receive scholarships and/or grants

Thanks to generous alumni and friends of Augustana, students benefit from several scholarships each year — removing obstacles and rewarding merit. Some are awarded by the university, while others come from outside our institution.

The majority of scholarships begin by applying for and being admitted to Augustana. They are also renewable, provided students maintain full-time status and good academic standing.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Sioux Center

Funding

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