About the course

Courses offered in Media Production and Criticism fall under two broad categories: production or criticism. Students in this program may choose one of the two areas of emphasis: Criticism courses offer students the opportunity to learn to think purposefully and critically about media and examine media roles from many perspectives. Through four required courses within the concentration, individuals may engage in different comparative and ideological frameworks, thereby providing a theoretical grounding in the study of media content, processes, and effects. Production courses offer participants foundational knowledge applicable to a wide range of current media-related professions. Through four required courses within the concentration, individuals will have the opportunity to develop hands-on production skills, achieve technical proficiency, and make sophisticated choices in working with new technologies and emerging platforms, such as broadcast TV, mobile apps, streaming media, corporate communications, and social media. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$130,080

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2023	Fairfax
Spring (January), 2024	Fairfax
Fall (August), 2024	Fairfax
Spring (January), 2025	Fairfax

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Mason University - INTO USA

Certified official, original transcripts from all secondary schools as well as official results from any leaving certificates or university entrance exams taken.

　　Minimum GPA - 3.0

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 or higher, minimum of 18 in each subsection

　　TOEFL PBT - 550

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each subsection

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Mason University - INTO USA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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