Overview
Students who graduate the Media and Communication Studies program of the University of Washington Bothell think critically about access, use, and control of communication and media on the local, national, and global level. The major combines hands-on production with a rich grounding in media and communication theory and history that focuses on power, difference, and injustice. MCS students develop the intellectual capacities and skills needed to use media and communication effectively and ethically.
MCS coursework integrates theory and practice through media production workshops, classroom seminars, and community-based research projects.
Career Focus
The major prepares students for careers in the media industries, including digital media production, journalism, writing, and strategic communication, as well as community organizing and social justice work. The MCS major also provides a strong foundation for students pursuing advanced degrees in Communication, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, and Media Production, among many other fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Media and Communication Studies
- Technologies of Expression
- Shakespeare and Film
- Cultural Studies
- Critical Media Literacy
- Interactive Media
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 1219 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum 2.0 GPA in Secondary-level Coursework (UW Grading System information)
- College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR)
- Proof of English Proficiency Requirement(s)
Tuition Fee
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International
26520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13260 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
26520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13260 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
7968 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3984 USD per semester during 48 months.
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.
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