Overview

Key facts

Academic and theoretical classes are supplemented with skills-oriented coursework, applied internships, and research activities, as well as TV studio, field video, audio, and new media production classes.

Students of the Communication and Media Studies program from Goucher College are encouraged to pursue specific interests in television and film studies; video and audio production; print, radio, and television journalism; photography; public relations; popular culture studies; and new media.

Career and opportunities

Communication and media skills are in demand across most areas of our society. The worlds of entertainment and popular culture, journalism, politics, information and data, and business require knowledge of social media, the Web, digital technology, narrative structures, and audio-visual aesthetics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Photography

Making Sense of Popular Culture

History of Television and Radio

Media and the Environment

Media and Technology

Screen Styles and Genres

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 1146 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Common Application along with:

essay portion of the application

secondary school transcript

secondary school report with a letter of recommendation from your school counselor or advisor

academic teacher recommendation (math, science, language or social studies)

International Student - Declaration of Finances (ISDoF) required. The ISDoF must show at least $30,000 USD per year in expected support for educational expenses

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

53100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53100 USD per year during 48 months.
National

53100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53100 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

53100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53100 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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