University of Tampa

What you'll study

The curriculum blends research and practice so students learn both contextual frameworks and production skills. Study areas explicitly cited include:

• Practice: advertising, public relations, broadcast news, journalism, video production, mobile application development, web development, media writing, studio television and radio.
• Theory: cinema studies, critical studies in public communication, visual culture and aesthetics, cultural studies, new media theory, public opinion, media and power, mass communications, intercultural communication, political communication.

Majors work with advisors to select applied electives and practicum experiences that build portfolios and prepare for internships.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific entry criteria. Prospective students should consult the university for application prerequisites, admissions testing or portfolio expectations.

Career prospects

Graduates have entered roles in writing for both new and legacy media, nonprofit organisations, television and video production, sales and marketing, advertising, public relations and broadcast journalism. The programme also prepares students for graduate study in areas such as law, business and media arts.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme description does not specify scholarships. Students should explore university-wide scholarships, departmental awards, internship stipends and external funding tied to communications, media production or journalism to offset costs.