Bachelor in Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

Students create multimedia content using video, audio, and digital platforms in hands-on projects. They develop skills in media production, storytelling, and strategic communication through real-world assignments. The programme emphasizes practical application in both traditional and emerging media environments. Courses include media writing, digital production, and media ethics.

Focus areas include Media Production, Digital Storytelling, Media Writing, Strategic Communication, Media Ethics, Digital Platforms.

The programme requires 120 credits, with 36 credits in major courses, 30 credits in general education, and 54 credits in electives and free choices.

Graduates work as media producers, content creators, communication specialists, and digital media analysts in organizations such as broadcast stations, marketing firms, and nonprofit groups.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement as part of the application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

La Roche University began in 1963 when the Sisters of Divine Providence established an independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Its Catholic heritage remains part of campus life, while students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. The university is residential and offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs.

Academic strengths include education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, health and medical sciences, interior architecture and design, and graphic design. Students gain practical experience through the SOLVE Center, where every major includes hands-on work with real organizations and outcomes. Internships, employer partnerships and career preparation are integrated into the student experience. Small classes and personal guidance support students as they prepare for careers and further study.

The campus offers student organizations and NCAA Division III athletics within a community focused on global engagement and cross-cultural learning. International students can use the intensive English as a Second Language program before continuing undergraduate or graduate coursework on campus. The program covers five levels and includes critical reading, analytical writing, oral fluency, listening and notetaking, and grammatical accuracy. Instruction is available in fall, spring and summer, with part-time study subject to visa requirements. A Pathway program may support international students seeking an undergraduate degree.