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

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.

This programme combines theoretical study of media with practical application in digital content creation. Students engage with research methods and media analysis across various platforms. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and production skills in journalism, broadcasting, and digital storytelling. It is structured as an accelerated 5-year dual degree programme.

The undergraduate component requires 120 credits, including 12 graduate-level credits in Communications and Digital Media taken during the senior year. The full programme totals 144 credits across both the BA and MA degrees.

Graduates enter roles in media production, digital content development, journalism, and communications within corporate or nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must meet general undergraduate admission requirements. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for the accelerated track. Submission of a personal statement and academic transcripts is required.

The programme totals about 144 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, five-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.