Bachelor in Mass Communication/Media Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Mass Communication/Media Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for full-time on-campus enrollment is $33,044 per year..

Graduates are qualified to work in media production, public relations, journalism, and digital content creation. The programme focuses on hands-on training using industry-standard broadcasting and radio equipment. Students develop skills in audio, video, and print media through practicums and real-world projects. They can choose a concentration in digital technology or public relations/journalism.

Focus areas include Digital Technology, Public Relations/Journalism.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across general education, core mass communication courses, and concentration-specific coursework. Students complete practicums in audio, video, public relations, and newspaper production.

Graduates enter roles such as journalist, public relations specialist, radio host, reporter, social media coordinator, and content creator.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a completed application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, 8 semesters. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Brenau University brings together a Historic Gainesville Campus, Downtown Gainesville Campus, Gainesville East Campus, North Atlanta Campus and online study options. Its Gainesville address places the university in Gainesville, Georgia, while the Norcross location extends its reach toward the Atlanta area. Students can experience a multi-campus structure and choose a learning format that fits their goals and schedules.

More than 145 years of educating students has produced a university organized around four academic colleges: the Jacobs College of Business and Media, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and Ivester College of Health Sciences. Coursework is career-focused, with small classes and dedicated professors. The university lists a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and its programs include fields such as occupational therapy, dance, education and marketing.

International students should expect a community-oriented study environment where connections with professors are part of the academic experience. Brenau also offers financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, with guidance on available assistance and college costs. Its flexible campus and online approach may be useful for students comparing in-person study in Georgia with programs that can fit different routines. The university enrolled 2,451 students and conferred 614 degrees during the 2024-2025 academic year.