BA Telecommunication Media Studies at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

This program is designed to educate students for a productive future in an ever-changing world, preparing them for media-related positions in business, government, non-profit organizations and higher education, and emphasizing the story. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Telecommunication Media Studies (TCMS) is designed for students with a passion for media. This degree features a broad, liberal arts approach to media topics, supported by foundational coursework from across the College of Arts and Sciences and beyond.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Communication and Journalism | Duration: 120 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

All BA students complete a core curriculum to establish a foundation in the field, followed by elective choices that allow for a customized academic experience: Course list includes ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric; MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences; MATH 142 Business Calculus; MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I; MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II; PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic. The plan of study totals 120 semester credit hours.

Career pathways

The BA serves as a versatile launchpad for a wide variety of careers in the public and private sectors.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year students can enter in Fall or Spring; transfer students can enter in Spring, Summer or Fall (Summer and Fall cannot both be applied for in the same year).

First-year, College Station: Fall applications open August 1 and close December 1 (additional required and optional documents due December 15); Spring applications close October 15. McAllen: Fall deadline March 1, Spring deadline October 15. Galveston: Fall deadline May 1, Spring deadline December 1. The non-refundable application fee is $75. Applications are made through Common App or ApplyTexas. Texas A&M is test optional: ACT or SAT scores are not required for first-year applicants.

Transfer applicants: Spring applications open August 1 and close October 15 (College Station, McAllen, Fort Worth) or December 1 (Galveston). Summer and Fall applications open January 1; the Fall deadline is March 1 (College Station, Fort Worth, McAllen) or July 1 (Galveston); the Summer deadline for Galveston is May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tamu.edu/

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