Bachelor of Media Studies and Production at Temple University
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    Bachelor of Media Studies and Production at Temple University

    Temple University
    Temple University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Philadelphia
    University Rank:#721
    Bachelor of Media Studies and Production at Temple University

    The Media Studies and Production at Temple University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Media Studies and Production

    Launch your career as a multifaceted media professional with the Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Production in the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University. At the intersection of theory and practice, this program takes you beyond the typical scope of a communication or broadcasting degree, teaching you both the "why" and "how" behind everything a media professional does.

    The energized and highly collaborative Media Studies and Production Major provides the professional development and training necessary to contribute to the ever-evolving media landscape–now and in the future. Graduates of this program are well-positioned for success in a range of industries, from advertising, marketing and business to news and entertainment.

    Through the Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Production, you will learn

    • how to create content for an array of media outlets;

    • how to produce and engineer both sound and video using cutting-edge equipment;

    • how to harness mass media to inform, influence and entertain audiences;

    • the history and evolution of media, including cultural and gender representations; and

    • the legal and ethical issues intertwined with producing media. 

    Located in Philadelphia, the nation's fourth-largest media market, your courses extend beyond the classroom and into the city. Career development, internships and other networking opportunities abound in Philadelphia, enabling you to begin your career well before you graduate.

    Find Your Focus

    As a student in the Media Studies and Production Major, you can choose one of three tracks that focus your studies on the subject matter that best aligns with your passions and goals. Regardless of your selection, you are not limited to one track and may take classes across all areas.

    • Media Analysis: Develop critical understanding of the roles of media in contemporary life. Students who select this track are prepared for careers as community activists, corporate communication producers, editorial or technical writers, market research analysts, media consultants and media scholars, among many other possibilities.

    • Media Business: Investigate the business decisions, creative approaches and ethical responsibilities of media managers and media entrepreneurs in the digital age. Students who select this track are prepared for careers as executive producers; founders/owners of a digital channel, production company, recording studio or website development company; network executives; program developers; and talent agents.

    • Media Production: Gain the conceptual and technical skills necessary to function as on-air talent, make effective behind-the-scenes decisions, and create content for diverse media outlets and services. Students who select this track are prepared for careers as editors, producers, recording engineers, talent in traditional and emerging media, videographers, website designers and writers.

    Minor in Digital Media Technologies

    Expand your knowledge of the information age and learn to communicate using fast-evolving, emerging technologies. An interdisciplinary program, this minor is offered through the Department of Media Studies and Production within the Klein College of Media and Communication and the Department of Computer and Information Sciences within the College of Science and Technology. Students who complete the program will be prepared to use technology to integrate internet content with computers and mobile devices, critically analyze decisions made regarding the use of technology, and understand the impact of current and emerging technologies on communications. Learn more about this minor.

    CONTACT

    Sally Kyvernitis is the Computer and Information Services Department program contact for this minor.
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 215-204-2030

    Hector Postigo is the Media Studies and Production Department program contact for this minor.
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 215-204-7398

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Media Studies and Production at Temple University

    Entry Requirements

    1. Official high school and/or university transcripts with English translations (required)

    Your application must include all official and original academic records from any school: secondary high school, college, or university you have ever attended.

    If you are attending a high school curriculum that is four years, Temple University reviews grades 9-11 as well as your current progress in 12th grade (term/quarter/semester/predicted) or your final transcript if you completed high school.

    If you are attending a high school curriculum that is only three years, we strongly recommend you submit the final year of your middle school as well.

    2. Test options

    First-year Applicants 

    Option 1: Apply without standardized testing

    At Temple University we are pleased to offer applicants a test-optional solution for submitting their application. Test-optional means that you are not required to submit ACT or SAT for admission consideration and is typically chosen by students who feel their test scores do not accurately reflect their academic abilities or who were not able to take SAT or ACT tests due to circumstances outside of their control. 
     
    Applicants who choose this option are equally eligible to receive merit scholarships.

    Option 2: Apply with standardized testing. Submit official SAT or ACT results. These must be sent officially from the testing agency. 

    Unsure about whether or not to submit testing? Contact [email protected]. 

    All applicants, regardless of which option they choose, should review the English language proficiency test scores section to determine whether they are required to submit English language proficiency scores to support their application.

    Transfer Applicants 

    If you have at least 15 college-level credits, SAT/ACT scores (or other standardized tests) are usually not required for transfer admission unless our Admissions Office specifically requests them.

    Please note that proof of high school graduation may be required and English language proficiency test scores may be required.

    The average GPA for incoming fall 2022 transfer students was 3.21.​ All applicants are reviewed for admission but we prefer that students have a 2.50 or higher GPA.

    3. Letters of Recommendation (optional)

    If you submit letters of recommendation, please request letters from individuals, such as a high school teacher or advisor, who can speak to your academic abilities and accomplishments. Please send no more than two letters to [email protected] or through the Common Application.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Media Studies and Production

    The Media Studies and Production Major prepares students for careers in several professional areas, including emergent media, media analysis, media business and entrepreneurship, and media production. 

    Graduates are suited to an array of roles, including the following.

      • Corporate communication producers

      • Digital media consultants

      • Editors

      • Market research analysts

      • Marketing professionals

      • Media consultants

      • On-air talent

      • Operators or owners of production companies and recording studios

      • Operators or owners of a channel, network or station

      • Producers

      • Recording engineers

      • Writers

      • Videographers

    Visit Klein College's Career Center to explore specialized services and programming available exclusively to you as a Temple student. 

    Philadelphia-based Employers

    Situated in the media-rich market of Philadelphia, Klein graduates have direct access to some of the largest and most well-respected media companies in the tri-state area, including 

      • ABC/WPVI, 

      • CBS/KYW, 

      • Comcast, 

      • NBC/WCAU, 

      • NFL Films, 

      • PHL17, 

      • The Philadelphia Inquirer, 

      • WHYY, and many others. 

    To make an appointment to discuss job and career opportunities, visit Klein Connect.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Media Studies and Production at Temple University

    Application Fee 55

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Media Studies and Production at Temple University

    1. Make an application plan.

    If you’re a first-year applicant, you’ll first want to pick a deadline goal and decide if you’d like to apply Early Action (due Nov. 1) or Regular Decision (due Feb. 1).

    2. Apply using the Common Application.

    Temple exclusively uses the Common Application. When completing your application for Temple, be sure to indicate whether you’re applying Early Action or Regular Decision if you’re a first-year applicant. Even if you apply before or by the Early Action deadline, you still must indicate Early Action on your application to ensure you will receive an admissions decision early. Transfer applicants do not need to select a deadline preference.

    There’s an application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver.

    Bachelor of Media Studies and Production at Temple University
    Temple University
    Temple University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Philadelphia

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