Bachelor in Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is For the 2025–2026 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $55,040..

This programme prepares students for careers in media production, public advocacy, and digital content creation. It emphasizes critical analysis of media systems and cultural narratives through coursework in digital storytelling and intercultural communication. Students engage in real-world projects using New York City as a living laboratory. The curriculum integrates hands-on experience with major media organizations and campus-based media outlets.

Focus areas include digital media, public advocacy, popular culture, political communication, intercultural communication, media ethics.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and experiential learning components including internships and student media work.

Graduates enter roles such as content strategy manager, social media associate, production coordinator, and publicist in media, marketing, and communications sectors.

First-year applicants must submit high school transcripts, standardized test scores if applicable, and a personal statement. Application deadlines are November 1 for Early Decision, November 15 for Early Action I, December 1 for Early Action II, and February 15 for Regular Decision.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time; typical duration is four years; available start dates in Fall and Spring. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.

Pace University has grown into a university offering undergraduate, graduate, and online study across several settings. Its academic areas include business, nursing, computer science, game development, cybersecurity, law, and arts and entertainment management. Students learn through practical experiences that include internships, co-ops, practicums, field experiences, and clinicals. Connections with global partners provide additional opportunities beyond regular coursework.

The university offers distinct experiences in New York City, Westchester County, at the Haub Law Campus in White Plains, and through Pace Online. The New York City Campus places students near Wall Street, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Silicon Alley, while the Westchester Campus provides a traditional college setting and is home to Pace Athletics. Haub Law includes faculty, centers, and clinics, with a focus on environmental law. Pace Online supports students who are not studying physically on campus. International students should consider which setting best fits their program and goals. Locations in New York and the surrounding metropolitan area connect students with internships, clinical placements, and research opportunities. Students can also pursue international and professional experiences through programs such as the NYC Design Factory, which links participants with teams in the Design Factory Global Network.