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Bachelor of Arts - Media and Cinema Studies

Chicago campus — Chicago, Illinois, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 45,195
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The College of Communication, located at the Loop Campus, offers a variety of courses leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Cinema Studies. The BA in Media and Cinema Studies strategically combines faculty expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and a variety of course offerings within Communication, the School of Cinema and Interactive Media (CIM) (e.g., Digital Cinema), and other University units to provide students with the critical frameworks, creative opportunities, and technological expertise to become socially responsible leaders in the growing and converging areas of media studies. The major combines a rich course selection in four areas of study: film, radio, TV, and new media. Coursework combines theory and critical analysis with production courses taught at both the Lincoln Park (e.g., radio) and Loop campuses (e.g., television/video and cinema studies). Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: Analyze media texts for their formal and representational meanings, and/or for audience reception practices. Examine media representations and access across registers of nation, citizenship, migration, diasporas, class, religion, gender, race, and ethnicity. Explain the potential relationships between and/or ethical issues regarding media, social movements, and local, national, and/or global cultures. Interpret media cultures within the contexts of technology, economics, and/or industry.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 45,195
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 14 October 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Chicago campus

Chicago, Illinois, United States

1 E. Jackson Boulevard

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university, with about 23,000 students and about 300 degree programs. Its partnerships throughout Chicago enable DePaul to provide an exceptional educational experience that is vibrant, pragmatic and socially engaged. Classes are small and taught by knowledgeable and experienced faculty members who take full advantage of Chicago’s corporate, cultural and community resources. DePaul is nationally recognized for incorporating service learning throughout its curriculum and for the academic rigor and prominence of its programs. Founded in 1898 by...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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