BA in Digital Media and Journalism
Our digital media and journalism degree prepares you for a career in digital media production, broadcast journalism, sports media, or as a media business professional. Using a combination of real-world and classroom experience, you build a strong portfolio through internships and by working in one or more of our media-oriented student firms:
The Agency: A school wide firm, where you create content for profit and non-profit organizations
The Studio: A production company that develops TV shows and web series for our student-run television network (STN) and other clients
The Newsroom: A media outlet for you to write and publish online news content about the University and the Hartford area
UH Hawks Production: A mobile broadcast studio, where you produce live University sports programming for ESPN3
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
- Dec
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University of Hartford requires that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19. Those employees that require an exemption based on medical needs or sincerely held religious beliefs may apply for an exemption and/or an accommodation which will be reviewed consistent with applicable law and guidance, including whether granting such requests impose an undue hardship on the University.
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified workforce to support our mission of engaging students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in and contribute to a pluralistic, complex world. Explore our opportunities through the links below.
Open Staff Positions
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Non-Union Staff Salary Ranges
Open Faculty Positions
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PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
International applicants are also required to submit the below materials:
- Transcript evaluation: International transcripts must be evaluated with grades by a NACES member credential evaluation service. If the transcript is written in English, a course-by-course evaluation is still required, as grading systems vary from country to country. Visit NACES for a complete list of members.
- Students who are non-native speakers of the English language are required to submit scores from one of the following English-proficiency tests.
- TOEFL: minimum of 80 (Internet-based test – iBT), and 550 (Paper-based test – PBT Total).
- PTE: minimum score of 58
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 overall
- Duolingo: minimum score of 110 combined
- You can qualify for the English Proficiency Waiver if you fit one of the following two categories:
- You are an international applicant whose native language is English.
- You are an International applicant holding a bachelor’s or master's degree from a country where the native language is English.
- If you believe that you meet one of these criteria
- Admitted students will be required to submit a passport and financial documents that indicate financial capability and responsibility for at least the first year of enrollment (tuition, fees, and living expenses). If you are not personally funding your tuition, your sponsor must submit a sponsor certification and submit official financial documentation.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
171400 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 35 USD