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Overview
There is always more than meets the eye in the media industry, and our media studies program is no different. You will study every aspect of the media industry – from business, law and theory to writing for different media platforms and producing audio and video content.
Media Courses
The School of Communication provides courses that allow you to tap into your creativity while also building foundational skill sets and your personal portfolio.
The courses of the Media Studies of The University of Akron are designed to provide you with the skills to apply that topic, such as writing, to all media platforms and to coincide with our production courses.
Beyond the basic media studies curricula, UA offers several “special topics” courses that highlight new advances in the industry or hot topics going on today.
Many of the courses are taught through a hands-on approach utilizing our advanced production equipment and our college programs WZIP, ZTV, and the 2380 Film Club.
Media Career Options
Our graduates are working at radio and television stations across the country. Many are employed by major production companies and networks. Some have started their own video production companies and many have earned advanced degrees.
Some UA graduates are currently working as:
- Announcers
- News anchors
- Sports reporters
- Production directors
- Show producers
- Broadcast sales managers
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Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 71
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 48
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Media Studies & Mass Media View 780 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 71
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 48
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- $50 Application Fee
- Official Secondary School Transcripts
- Official Proof of English Proficiency
- Official SAT/ACT (Optional, required only for scholarships and direct admission)
Tuition Fee
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International
15500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15500 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
National
15500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15500 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State
11635 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 11635 USD per year and a duration of 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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