Overview

The Program

The Digital Communication and Media Arts program at DePaul University is an interdisciplinary STEM-designated program offered in collaboration with the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, with concentrations in Digital Communication and Media Arts.

With this flexible program you'll build technical skills, examine the role of digital media and technology in society, and have the option to explore your area of interest in areas such as advertising, public relations, journalism, media and popular culture, design, and media production. Classes are offered on the Loop campus with evening and online options.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reporting For Converged Newsrooms
Multimedia News Production
Newscast Producing
Visual Communication
Journalism Law And Ethics
Special Topics In Journalism
Data Journalism
Sports Producing
Multi-platform News Editing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

52 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 178 other Masters in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application and $40 domestic application fee, $75 international application fee
Undergraduate transcript showing the completion of a bachelor's degree (minimum grade point average 2.5 (3.0 preferred) on a 4-point scale)
Statement of Purpose which explains the applicant's interest in pursuing the degree, their future goals, as well as attributes and skills they may bring to the program
Two letters of recommendation written by work supervisors and/or faculty members familiar with the applicant's academic and/or professional achievements
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Writing sample optional (Analytical writing, like former course papers, preferred but not mandatory)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44876 USD / year

≈ 44876 USD / year
Out-of-State

44876 USD / year

≈ 44876 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

44876 USD / year

≈ 44876 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The Program

Programme Structure

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Credits

Delivered

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