Bachelor of Digital Media and Journalism at University of Hartford

    Bachelor of Digital Media and Journalism at University of Hartford

    Bachelor of Digital Media and Journalism at University of Hartford

    University of Hartford offers the Bachelor of Digital Media and Journalism as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Hartford , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for digital media and journalism and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

    About Bachelor of 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 media 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 streaming services.
    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.

    Digital Media and Journalism students will be able to demonstrate:

    • A professional level of writing standards for print and broadcast organizations such as the Associated Press
    • Professional level video production
    • Delivery of information across multiple platforms
    • An understanding of the changing media landscape
    • Critical thinking
    • The ability to collaboratively produce content
    • The ability to reflectively critique one's own work

    Disciplines

    College of Arts and Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Digital Media and Journalism at University of Hartford

    Entry Requirements

    Submit your Academic Records

    We will begin our admission review on the basis of an electronic (scanned) copy of your academic records. However, your admission will not be final until we receive the official transcript/record from each high school (secondary school) you have attended.

    Important: All transcripts presented in a language other than English must include a translation. The official academic records must be mailed in a separate sealed envelope. Please request that an official copy of your official records be sent to one of the addresses below (electronic or hard-copy):

    [email protected] 

    or:

    University of Hartford
    International Admission
    345 Gengras Student Union
    200 Bloomfield Ave
    West Hartford, CT 06117
    USA

    How to Obtain your UHart I-20

    To create your UHart I-20 you are required to provide the following:

    1. Bank Statement from your parent's bank indicating a balance equal to or greater than the cost of attendance for the University for one academic year. This figure can be presented in local currency or US Dollars. 
    2. Financial Sponsorship Certification Form–Please complete and return this form with your bank statement. 
    3. Pay your Enrollment Deposit 
    4. I-20 Request form Please complete scan and return. 
    5. *SEVIS I-20 Transfer Request form - Please complete, scan and return.
    6. Copy of your Passport - Please scan and return. 
    7. * Copy of US Visa - Please scan and return. 

    *These forms are required ONLY if you already have a valid visa and are studying in the US. If you do not currently hold the US Visa they are NOT required to get the UHart I-20.

    You may send these prior to the review of your application or following your notice of admission.

    Upon receipt of these forms, we will create your form I-20. 

    Provide your Level of English Language Proficiency

    Alternative methods for proving English proficiency

    • Successful completion of English Composition at a regionally accredited College or University in the United States with a grade of C or higher. Must be a traditional in class format online classes NOT accepted.
    • International Baccalaureate: English A1 or A2 with grade of 3 or higher
    • Advanced Placement English with a grade of 3 or higher
    • SAT Evidence based reading/writing 480 or higher
    • GCSE or GCE English Pass (syllabus A) with grade of A, B or C
    • A HKCEE English Pass with a grade of (Syllabus A) with a grade of A, B, C or D
    • Trinity ISE II Level: Pass in All module areas
    • CEFR Level B2+ Pre advanced

    If you intend to pursue a degree at the University of Hartford but you do not meet our English language proficiency requirements, you have the option of starting your degree within the International Pathway Program (IPP).

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Digital Media and Journalism

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Digital Media and Journalism at University of Hartford

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Digital Media and Journalism at University of Hartford

    Please choose one of the applications below and take time to fill all required fields on the application. Your application WILL NOT be considered until we have your address in your home of citizenship. 

    • UHart application - Please complete this online application. All students welcome. 10-15 mins to complete.
    • The Common Application – Please complete this application if you are attending a High/Prep School in the US or an International School overseas. 30 minutes to complete.
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