Media and Communication Studies
Undergraduate ProgramsWhy Study Media and Communication Studies?
Use theoretical and hands-on courses, internships, and research to master navigating dynamic media environments and reshaping them through critical thinking and multimedia communication.
Communication is becoming increasingly digital, interactive, and global. As a Media & Communication Studies student, you will learn how to critically refine your media literacy through the study of communication technology, globalization, research methods, media production, and media history and theory. You can also study digital culture (including web design and making visual culture), media production (including television production, video ethnography, podcasting, and sports broadcasting), professional content creation (including political writing, modern public relations, social media networking, and professional communication), and contemporary cultures (including media and globalization as well as media and politics).
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Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies
The media and communication studies major at UMBC equips you for a career in contemporary media creation and production, as well as analyzing and evaluating modern media landscapes.
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UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. We offer a range of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help you manage the cost of your education. New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using our Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners. Scholarships and financial aid can help cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and even housing and meals, ensuring you can focus on your studies and your future at UMBC.
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Mailing Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
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Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond
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