Media Studies, BA, at Webster Geneva Campus

Media Studies, BA, Webster Geneva Campus

Switzerland

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA	find out	3 - 4 years	find out	find out	find out

About Media Studies, BA - at Webster Geneva Campus

A major in Media Studies will provide you with essential skills in oral, visual and written communications. You will gain proficiency in critical thinking and social media, some of the top skills that employers seek in any career field. The program balances practical media skills with a solid academic path.

Webster's Department of Media Communications recognizes its mission to educate students for citizenship in a society where communication and information are major commodities and the basis of the democratic process. We recognize the complex mosaic of changing career possibilities available in the information environment and prepare students for an employment climate in which the ability to adapt is a fundamental requisite to success.

You will be able to gain valuable work experience through internships, portfolio development, community volunteering and on campus media productions, including the chance to take part in the production of the fully student produced 78 Magazine. The network of Webster campuses will offer you the chance to travel and learn media practices across three continents. With this experience you will begin your transition to professional life as a truly global citizen.

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Notes about fees for this course

Full-time Bachelor Tuition Fees

Tuition rates for the 2024-2025 Academic Year are as follows:

CHF 17,500 flat rate, per 16-week semester

What is included in full-time tuition?

All required textbooks are included in the tuition fees, as well as online access to the student portal, electronic library, personal Webster email accounts, etc.
Academic Resources support, including Academic Advising, the Writing Center, peer tutoring programs, etc.
Student Affairs activities, including most University-sponsored and Student Government Association-sponsored events (on-campus and/or online).
Career Services support, including individual coaching for CV writing, internship and job search support, interview preparation and careers events on campus.
Student Counseling Services, upon request, for individual support if/when needed.
Campus facilities, including access to the computer labs, library, fitness center and media lab.

Excluded from tuition: Accommodations, meal plans, travel or personal expenses. Also, campus parking and optional fees for course electives that require additional media equipment or travel are excluded.

This flat-fee semester tuition rate permits students to register for 12 to 18 U.S. credit hours per semester (the equivalent of about four to six courses; most courses carry 3 credits). A typical bachelor's student takes 15 credit hours (five courses) per semester: this is the rate of progress necessary for students to graduate on time. The flat-fee rate allows for up to six courses per semester if students wish to advance more quickly toward graduation and have the academic potential to do so.

* This rate applies to the full 16-week semesters in Fall and Spring. Students who enroll for eight-week half-semester courses (first-time students joining in October or March, for example) are invoiced at the part-time rate of tuition for that specific eight-week term. Subsequent semesters of 16 weeks are then invoiced as per above.

Part-time Bachelor Tuition Rate

Tuition for those taking less than 12 credits in a given semester is billed at the per-credit-hour rate. The tuition rate for part-time students in 2024-2025 is CHF 1,100 per credit hour, equivalent to CHF 3,300 per 3-credit course. Those who enroll in multiple part-time courses in a given eight-week term are still eligible for the services listed above.

One Out of Every Three Undergraduate Students Receive Aid and/or Scholarship:

Approximately 33% of the undergraduate student body benefits from one or more forms of financial aid or scholarship assistance to help fund their studies at Webster’s Geneva Campus.

There are various financial assistance programs for which eligible students may be considered. Depending on your demonstrated need and your academic ability, it may be possible to combine these different sources to help meet your financial needs gap (note: work-study positions may depend on your residency status in Switzerland and the EU).

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Entry requirements

Eligibility includes successful graduation from an accredited secondary institution with a diploma program recognized for entry to university-level studies, such as the U.S. High School Diploma, the Swiss Certificat de maturité (cantonal/federal), the French baccalaureate, other European baccalaureate programs (such as the British GCE Advanced Level, etc), and the International Baccalaureate. For those applicants from beyond the U.S., Switzerland or EU system: a secondary diploma that is recognized for university-level admission from an institution that is approved by the national/state Ministry of Higher Education.

Of course, you may apply before your graduation, and our offer of admission will be provisional, if based on unofficial copies of your credentials, or if it is still pending your final graduation. Full admission is then awarded only once all required final, official records are received.

Admissions Criteria

As we review your application materials to make an admissions decision, we look holistically at your candidacy. This includes your secondary school academic performance (GPA), including the course and rigor of your curriculum, your recommendation letter(s) and your documented English language proficiency. We also consider your personal motivation, commitment and readiness for university life to be a very important part of our decision process.

Admission will be considered for those who have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) a 2.5 on a 4 point scale, or its equivalent in other grading systems (academic achievement in programs that use a grading or assessment scale other than a 4.0 is evaluated in the context of the relevant academic system). Those who earn 3.5/4.0 scale may be considered for an invitation to the Scholars Program.

English Language Proficiency: all candidates must demonstrated capacity in English, either through an approved standard English-language examination at a level that meets the university standard, or through an approved waiver (see English Language Proficiency section of this page).

Lastly, the following documents are required:

· Photocopy of passport biographical page, plus any current residence permit or visa for Switzerland.

· CV High school & university transcripts

· A 300-400-word essay or statement of purpose

· Copy of your final high school & university diploma, if available

· English proficiency proof (if applicable and no English waiver approved)

· 2 letters of recommendation