University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Arts/MA in Media Studies in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Combined Baccalaureate and Master's Prog
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications provides high-achieving students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a pathway to obtain both their B.A. and M.A. degrees within five years. This Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate Program in Media Studies fosters in-depth exploration of communication research and thesis work through a structured combination of undergraduate classes, graduate-level seminars, and guided research initiatives. By engaging students in graduate seminars, research projects, and scholarly discussions alongside master's and doctoral candidates, the program deepens their understanding of advanced academic work.
The B.A./M.A. in Media Studies is designed for students to rigorously examine media systems. Its goal is to equip participants with thorough knowledge of media structures, networks, cultural impacts, and information flows. Graduates emerge prepared for doctoral programs in communications or careers in business and government that demand expertise in media's historical, social, and political dimensions, along with research methodologies. Students learn to design research studies, assess findings critically, and apply research insights to shape media practices. This program focuses on academic rather than professional training.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
41,212