BA Mass Communication and Media Studies at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in mass communication and media studies gives you a deep and nuanced understanding of the growing importance, power and influence of media around the world. The program explores global mass communication issues from all dimensions: societal, cultural, historical, political, economic, technological and legal. You learn how to critically analyze media, from news to sports to popular culture, and apply that understanding to the world around you.

Faculty: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication | Department: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses MCO 101 Grammar for Mass Communication MCO 120 Media and Society MCO 125 Developing Media Content JMC 201 Media Writing MCO 205 Information Gathering MCO 225 Digital Media Foundations What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Communications Specialist Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $76,910 Learn more Freelance Writer Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $76,910 Learn more Market Research Analyst Growth: 7.0% Median Salary: $78,760 Learn more Product Marketing and Promotions Manager Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $39,320 Learn more Production Assistant Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $73,620 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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