Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study that enables students to engage in the theory and practice of communication. This includes message creation, form and content, technologies and channels of delivery, reception and interpretation, and the larger impact on society and culture.

Program Overview

As a student majoring in Communication and Media Studies, you will gain a critical understanding of interpersonal communication as well as the social and cultural context of mass and social media. The program will enable students to pursue a number of other disciplines through a double major or minor, such as sociology, anthropology, the arts, English, computer science, Film, Television and Interactive Media Studies, journalism, and others.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue graduate studies or careers in an array of fields, including the arts and entertainment industries, marketing and public relations, or advocacy and policy work.

Why Brandeis?

Brandeis University, rooted in a rigorous liberal arts tradition, encourages students to explore ideas across disciplines while developing critical and practical skills in communication and media. Located just minutes from Boston, students will have access to a vibrant media scene, including internships and hands-on projects that let them apply what they learn in real-world media environments.

Academics

Core Curriculum

The core curriculum consists of two core courses that expose students to the theories, research, and intellectual debates surrounding the study of "Communication" and "Mass and Social Media."

• Communication and Media
• Mass Communication Theory

Electives

Beyond the core courses, students will select from a wide range of electives in communication and media studies. Course offerings will vary from year to year, but there are plenty of options to match students' interests and goals.

• Research
• Graduate Student Resources
• Teaching
• Doris Brewer Cohen Award
• Library Resources

Undergraduate Advising

The program is part of the School of Social Sciences and Social Policy, with faculty conducting nationally recognized research.

Launch

The Communication and Media Studies major is scheduled to launch in fall 2026.