📖Introduction

University of North Georgia is a public university in Dahlonega, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1873 as the North Georgia Agricultural College, and was renamed to its current name in 1970. The university has 5 colleges and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a member of the University System of Georgia.

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📚About the Program

Film & Digital Media majors who concentrate in media studies focus on media literacy and intensive study of the history, critical theory, and cultural studies of film, television, and other emerging and converged media. This program is intended for students seeking academic study rather than hands-on instruction and will prepare for students for study on the graduate level. No grade below a “C” will be accepted in the major or minor area, including any classes offered by the department. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) - 42 hours
Refer to Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: No exceptions

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: No exceptions

Area D: No exceptions

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major - 18 hours
No grade below a “C” will be accepted in the major or minor area, including any classes offered by the department

Required Courses - 12 hours
COMM 2900 - Introduction to Media Studies
MDST 2100 - Writing for Media
MDST 2500 - Production I

Choose one:

COMM 2050 - Media, Culture, and Society
MDST 1110 - Film Appreciation
MDST 1500 - Seminar on the Film and Digital Media Industry
Electives - 6 hours
Any non-English language course numbered 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002 or other courses relevant to the student’s plan of study, chosen in consultation with an advisor. Modern language courses at the 1000- and 2000-levels are highly encouraged.

Major Requirements - 60 hours
Required for all Majors - 18 hours
COMM 4300 - Media Law & Ethics
MDST 3301 - Film History I
MDST 3302 - Film History II
MDST 4600 - Film Theory
MDST 4620 - Cinema Aesthetics
MDST 4900 - Senior Capstone
Media Studies Concentration
Required Courses - 15 hours
COMM 3740 - Communication Research
COMM 4800 - Communication & Media Theory
MDST 3350 - Media History
MDST 3600 - Television Studies
MDST 4200 - Diversity in the Media
Media Studies and Communication Electives - 9-15 hours
Must be chosen from the following list or from the Production concentration:

COMM 3720 - Computer Mediated Communication
COMM 3730 - Social Media
JOUR 4100 - Literary Journalism
JOUR 4903 - Seminar in Mass Communication
MDST 2150 - Literature and Film
MDST 2350 - World Cinema
MDST 2400 - Introduction to Game Studies
MDST 3310 - East Asian Cinema
MDST 4220 - Sports and Media
MDST 4310 - American Film History
MDST 4320 - Animation History
MDST 4330 - Japanese Anime
MDST 4340 - Japanese Cinema
MDST 4350 - Korean Cinema
MDST 4390 - Topics in Moving Image History
MDST 4590 - Topics in Film & Digital Media
MDST 4610 - Film as Literature
Other CMJ courses may be chosen, subject to approval of the Department Head
Minor or Electives - 15-18 hours
Media Studies majors may take a minor or a selected group of electives outside the department, to acquire a broader knowledge of a subject area beyond the field of media. These will be chosen with the assistance of an advisor.

Other Requirements
US and Georgia History Requirements
US and Georgia Constitution Requirements
Regents’ Skills Program Requirements

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🏫About University of North Georgia

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is a prominent public university located in the state of Georgia, USA. UNG has a rich history of providing high-quality education and fostering leadership and service. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and more. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement, UNG provides students with a transformative educational experience. The university's dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a beautiful campus setting create an environment conducive to intellectual growth, personal development, and the preparation of graduates to excel in their chosen fields and contribute positively to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

305 RMB

Tuition fee:

38,100 USD per year

152,400 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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