The Communication and Media Studies Bachelors Degree at Eureka College empowers you to navigate and shape the evolving landscape of modern communication. You will explore how media intersects with culture, society, and identity, developing critical insights into topics like social media, communication law, and media ethics. This program is ideal for students eager to understand the power dynamics in communication and to analyze the complex relationships between media, race, class, gender, and sexuality. You will gain a robust foundation in communication theory and practice, preparing you for advanced study and professional engagement.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. Through core courses in modern communication, writing for media, and media theory, you will build essential skills. Experiential learning is central, with opportunities to participate in media practicums like the Pegasus digital magazine, ECTV, or the college radio station, and to undertake internships for real-world experience. You will graduate with a portfolio of produced work and the analytical skills to pursue diverse careers in media, public relations, or further academic research.