Overview

Students of the Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies at The University of Maine will apply a wide array of theories and research techniques to examine the impact of all forms of media platforms and content, including: broadcasting, digital, and social media platforms as well as advertising, film, and television. Students will learn to critically examine the role that the media play in some of the problems that plague today’s world, such as health, political issues, misinformation, and climate change.

Key Features

The major offers a healthy mix of theory-driven and applied courses, such as PR and advertising. Media studies majors have ample opportunities to gain professional experience by conducting research and participating in internships. Recent media studies graduates are employed with media industries, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and have pursued graduate degrees.

Students are able to accurately describe, differentiate, connect, and utilize multiple existing media-centered theories to critically analyze contemporary media issues.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Theories and Research Methods

Modes of Media Criticism

Media Studies

Communication and the Environment

Journalism and Media History

Film Criticism and Theory

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Applications received after these deadlines will be considered for admission and scholarship on availability basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 909 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media 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

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General requirements

Complete one of our applications – the Common Application, the UMaine Mobile Application or the ApplyMaine Application.

Submit transcripts of all previous secondary/high school or university work (submission requirements by country). In addition, if the document is not in English, submit a certified English translation.

We can accept copies of transcripts and test scores submitted by the student to internationaladm@maine.edu. Once admitted, the student will be required to submit official documents to our office before class registration is possible.

Submit an English language proficiency test. See our test waiver policy lower on this page.

Submit a Declaration of Finances along with supporting documents via e-mail to internationaladm@maine.edu.

Submit a copy of passport ID page and submit via e-mail to internationaladm@maine.edu.

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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

36870 USD / year

≈ 36870 USD / year
Out-of-State

38340 USD / year

≈ 38340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13230 USD / year

≈ 13230 USD / year

Additional Details

Maine and Canadian Resident $13,230/year
New England Regional (NEBHE) $23,160/year

Living costs

Orono

United States

1216 - 1888 USD / month

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