BA in Media Arts

Students in our Communications degree at Simmons University are progressive and innovative, whether they're working on a publication, shooting a video, designing a website, or crafting a clever tweet. Communication is key in all aspects of life; it is how we interact, connect, and make impressions on each other and the world around us. The Communications degree at Simmons University focuses on how people use messages to generate meaning within and across contexts, cultures, channels, and media. Generating and conveying meaning is central to the work we do in our Communications major, as is an emphasis on media convergence - the intersection and interaction of the multiple media disciplines. The skills attained and fine-tuned in the Communications degree are indispensable for students as they enter the many niches of the communications fields. Within the Communications Department, students are able to tailor their degree program to match their career goals, by choosing from a mix of courses in Design, Journalism or Integrated Media. Simmons also offers an online Communications degree program for adult learners.

To be considered for a place at Simmons University, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in your previous studies.

English proficiency requirement for year 1 or transfer admission: TOEFL / KiBT: 83; IELTS: 6.5; PTE: 60; Duolingo DET: 105; Kaplan International Languages Advanced Level