Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Media Studies in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
|
Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
45,096
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Media Studies program combines insights from liberal arts, social sciences, and humanities, providing an interdisciplinary approach to examine media's crucial impact on economic, social, political, and cultural spheres. It blends methodologies from communication, history, anthropology, sociology, and political science with critical theories to explore media's significance in contemporary society. With a focus on historical and theoretical perspectives, the program investigates media systems, institutions, technologies, regulations, and practices. Students gain analytical skills to study diverse media forms—from traditional to digital platforms, local to global contexts, and textual to visual expressions—including television, film, and social media. The major features three specialization tracks: Digital Studies, Global Cultural Studies, or Media Law and Policy.
Career Opportunities:
Advertising
Arts & Entertainment
Communications
Journalism
Law & Public Policy
Marketing
Public Relations
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission to UC Berkeley, international applicants must:
finish secondary school and
earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation
The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum.
For (IBT) minimum score of 80 or better, Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct. 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better, Revised paper-delivered test (completed Oct. 2017 or later): Minimum score of 60 or better, (IELTS) Accepted with a 6.5 or better band score (academic modules)
Tuition
USD
45,096