Overview

Our goal is to prepare you to become marketable media specialists who can step into a variety of fields. Media Communication undergraduates of the University of Toledo learn how to create, design and distribute communication across media platforms from print, radio, TV, online, mobile and virtual.

Students study journalism, social media, content producing and production.

Media communication bachelor's degree highlights

Work on ESPN3 live sports broadcasts. UToledo’s unique partnership with ESPN3 offers students a chance to work behind-the-scenes on live productions of UToledo sporting events, including football games.

Hands-on learning with high-tech equipment. The University of Toledo students in the Department of Communication learn by doing and have access to the same tools and resources used by professionals.

Production and on-air experience.

Work in front of and behind the camera on UT:10, UToledo’s award-winning, weekly, 10-minute newscast. Do everything from writing stories and shooting video to anchoring and editing.
Play music, do play-by-play of sporting events or work in other capacities at UToledo’s WXUT-FM student radio station.

Internships. Faculty has extensive ties to local media outlets and can assist students in finding journalism and broadcasting internships in Toledo and elsewhere.

Experienced faculty. Learn from people who have worked professionally in the field.

Connect with UToledo alumni and industry experts. Join a student chapter of one of UToledo’s media and communication organizations, such as the Public Relations Student Society of America or the UToledo National Communication Association’s Lambda Pi Eta honors society. The groups regularly hold events and activities on campus.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Mass Communication and Society

Media Writing 1 and 2

Single Camera Production

Audio Production 1 and 2

Media Producing and Performance

Reporting

Photojournalism

Social Media 1 and 2

Live Sports Production

Multi-media Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toledo, United States

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 910 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

4 years/units of English
4 years/units of math (including algebra I and II and geometry or equivalent)
3 years/units of natural science
3 years/units of social science
2.5 GPA or 20 ACT/1030 SAT

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

21519 USD / year

≈ 21519 USD / year
Out-of-State

19953 USD / year

≈ 19953 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10593 USD / year

≈ 10593 USD / year

Living costs

Toledo

United States

893 - 1473 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

Media communication bachelor's degree highlights

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

Toledo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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