$39,687/Yr
Learn about the social, cultural, economic, political and historical context within which media operate, through courses covering:
- Media history, theory and criticism
- Practical skills focused on print, video, or digital media
- The Internet
- Film
- Public relations
To allow you to focus on your areas of interest, the Communication major program offers both a professional track and a research track. You may choose electives from other School of IAS majors or undergraduate programs at UW Tacoma. Transfer students should plan on two years to complete all degree requirements. This degree is recommended for careers in print and broadcast writing, reporting and editing, web design and in the rapidly growing and interdisciplinary field of media research.
Communication Professional TrackThe Professional track offers you a comprehensive approach to the study of media criticism and media writing and production through:
- Combined study of media criticism, writing and production
- Evaluation of cultural products and consideration of theoretical frameworks
- Practical skills focused on either print or broadcast media
The Research Track will provide you with an overview of the political, economic, historic, social and cultural contexts of mass media. Through a wide range of courses, you can gain:
- Understanding of the relationships between media, culture, and power
- Insight into U.S. & International media theory
- Critical thinking skills about the connections between media production and consumption
- Preparation for graduate studies or careers in media research
Important Dates
Admission Decision will be Released between March 1 and March 15, 2022.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $39687 (USD 39687) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Self report scores on application
- Official transcripts from grade 9 or higher needs to be sent to the university
- Include essays in your writing section
- Additional information about yourself needs to be provided in about 200 words
- SAT or ACT score is not required but is mandatory for homeschooled students
English Proficiency Requirements:
- TOEFL: 76 minimum required in IBT
- IELTS: 6.0 minimum required
- Duolingo: 105 minimum required
- SAT: 580 minimum in evidence based writing
- ACT: 22 minimum in English section
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BL Mandhana Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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