Overview

Few industries have evolved as dramatically as the world of media. To capitalize on today’s myriad of opportunities, the Media Communications program at Berkeley College offers you an innovative and updated curriculum that reflects the state of the professional media world.

With a focus on three critical aspects—verbal communication, written communication, and visual communication—the program provides a well-rounded foundation in traditional and emerging media skills to prepare you for a wide range of media-based careers in areas such as public relations, marketing, advertising, technical writing, journalism, news analysis, podcasting, and more.

Concentrations to help you stand out

The Applied Media program also offers areas of specialization—known as Concentrations—that allow you to take a series of focused elective courses that can help enhance your marketability in the professional world. Concentrations are offered in:

Digital and Social Media
Social and Cultural Responsibility

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of Mass Communications

Writing for Digital Media

The Confident Speaker

Media and Popular Culture

Media and Communications Ethics

Media Communication Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-27 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 907 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media 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

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Certification of high school graduation or the equivalent

An application for admission, and a non-refundable $50 application fee

A personal interview is strongly recommended

Official high school transcript(s)/e-transcript(s) need to be emailed to Transcripts@BerkeleyCollege.edu

Applicants to the School of Health Studies and the Business Data Science program have additional requirements

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Admissions at the campus of their choice to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Associate to discuss educational objectives and career plans and to receive an on-campus tour

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28900 USD / year

≈ 28900 USD / year
Out-of-State

28900 USD / year

≈ 28900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28900 USD / year

≈ 28900 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

Concentrations to help you stand out

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

New York City

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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