Overview

Intensive courses in writing, editing, media production, research, and digital design prepare students to work in a variety of communications fields.

Many Media and Communication students at Salem State University earn internship credit at public relations agencies, advertising firms, television studios, and newspapers. On-campus opportunities include writing for The Log, the student newspaper; participating in the Public Relations Student Society of America; working with the American Advertising Federation; engaging in experiential learning opportunities in the classroom; and our experiencing real-world concept application through our EXPECT program.

Their Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communications

Writing for Media

Computer Production in Communications

Mass Media and Society

Technology for Communications

Communication Research Methods

Studio Production I

Video Field Production

Communications: Problems of Law and Ethics in Media

Editing

Communication Theory

Communications in the Global Village

Principles of Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

Print Copywriting

Sports Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salem, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 1454 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application

Send us your transcripts

Submit your standardized test scores

Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20117 USD / year

≈ 20117 USD / year
Out-of-State

20117 USD / year

≈ 20117 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12708 USD / year

≈ 12708 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Media and Communication.

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Overview

Their Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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