Overview

Students interested in the Media Arts and Communication Studies combined major at Northeastern University integrate the study of communication skills and processes with the study of the creation of the narrative arts, required for professional work in documentary film, game art and promotion, visualization, motion graphics, interactive art, illustration, and short animated films.

Career Opportunities

Editorial Photographer
Photo Editor
Art Director
Producer
Art Producer
Videographer
Sound/Audio Designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Criticism
Free Speech: Law and Practice
Crisis Communication and Image Management
Interpersonal Communication
Public Relations Principles
Theories of Conflict and Negotiation
Communication in a Digital Age
Modern Art and Design History
Survey of the Still and Moving Image
Photo Tools
Animation Basics
Video Basics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-01 00:00:00

More details

Early decision: November 1

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film, Photography & Media Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Communication View 826 other Bachelors in Digital Communication in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Common Application or Coalition Application
Your application must be submitted by the deadline, along with either the application fee ($75) or a fee waiver request.
Your Secondary School Report and Official High School Transcript must be submitted directly from your high school.
Optional Standardized Testing.
All applicants from US and international high schools will be able to choose to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) or not.
Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check.
English Proficiency: All students, regardless of citizenship must demonstrate English language proficiency when applying to Northeastern.

Tuition Fee

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International

59100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59100 USD per year during 48 months.
National

59100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59100 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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