Overview

Tell the stories of Chicago, its people, its neighborhoods and beyond. At Journalism and Media Studies from Roosevelt University you’ll prepare for multimedia careers with nationally recognized faculty.

Find your multimedia niche: In front of the camera, or behind it? Covering sports or politics? Analyzing media bias or influence? You’ll find opportunities to explore all of these and more.

Get media experience 

Take hands-on multimedia courses that prepare you for today’s career.

During the programme, you’ll complete an internship for credit and a multimedia capstone course. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of clips to help you land your first job or apply to graduate school.

Work for the student-run newspaper or radio station

Create media for viewers inside and outside Roosevelt University. The programme also houses the Torch student newspaper, the WRBC student-run radio station and the Gage Gallery.

Concentrate in journalism or media studies

In the journalism concentration, you’ll study online, broadcast and print journalism and prepare for work in today's news environment.

In the media studies concentration, you’ll learn how to analyze, evaluate and create messages using all forms of technology.

Career opportunities

Prepare for your career with hands-on multimedia courses. Graduates are prepared for roles like:

Podcasters

Multimedia content creators

Writers and editors

Reporters and columnists

Social media managers

Designers

Photographers and videographers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Telling Social Justice Stories

Video Production

Multimedia Reporting

Public Opinion and Propaganda

Photojournalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 186 other Bachelors in Media Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application.

SAT/ACT scores optional.

Self-reported information from high school.

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States.

Foreign Credential Evaluation for course work completed outside the U.S.

English Language Proficiency requirement for all students who completed a degree program outside the United States.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

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Overview

Get media experience

Work for the student-run newspaper or radio station

Concentrate in journalism or media studies

Career opportunities

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

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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