Overview

As the world has become more complex, our communications industries have evolved with it, and future professionals must have both specific skills and broad-based backgrounds to adapt quickly to this changing environment. The College of Media Multidisciplinary Media Studies Bachelor of Arts program draws upon undergraduate course offerings university-wide and is comprised of three complementary minors. Many College of Media minors are designed to be completed online; therefore many of the courses are available only online and sometimes must be taken during summer terms. Note that additional online course fees apply.

The Multidisciplinary Media Studies program from West Virginia University will develop students who will:

acquire a broad liberal arts education

have studied three areas of interest in depth

understand the interrelationships among different disciplines

be capable of critical thought

be able to understand complex issues

be able to analyze problems from multiple perspectives

be prepared to engage in life-long learning

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the B.A. in Multidisciplinary Media Studies, students will:

understand the interrelationships among different disciplines and possess a knowledge of and aptitude with principles, practices, facts, concepts, theories and tools in three minor areas of concentration

understand and apply the U.S. principles and laws of freedom of speech and press

understand the range of systems of freedom of expression around the world, including the right to dissent, to monitor and criticize power, and to assemble and petition for redress of grievances

demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications

demonstrate an understanding of gender, race ethnicity, sexual orientation and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity in domestic society in relation to mass communications

demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures and of the significance and impact of mass communications in a global society

understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information

demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity

think critically, creatively and independently

conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work

write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve

critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness

apply basic numerical and statistical concepts

apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition and Rhetoric

Accelerated Academic Writing

Math & Quantitative Reasoning

Society & Connections

Human Inquiry & the Past

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.

Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).

Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.

For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.

WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from Cambridge International for admissions consideration.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28992 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28992 USD / year

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In-State

9312 USD / year

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Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 USD / month

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