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A verifiable degree
A diploma issued by USA Open University, paired with a public verification record at our certificate portal.
Manifesto · Vol. II
Est. 2010
Media and Communication Bachelor.
A four-year undergraduate program covering journalism, digital media production, broadcasting, public relations, advertising and media studies. Theory paired with hands-on production and industry internships.
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The catalog entry
A standard built for working learners.
Everything you need to budget your time, your tuition, and your transcript before you apply.
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Degree Level
Bachelor
02
Duration
4 years
03
Total Courses
38
04
Total Credits
112
05
ECTS Credits
231
06
Delivery
Online · Asynchronous
07
Language
English
08
Intakes / year
3
Programme overview
What you will study — and how.
A self-paced syllabus with weekly checkpoints, asynchronous lectures, and live cohort rooms across timezones.
A four-year undergraduate program covering journalism, digital media production, broadcasting, public relations, advertising and media studies. Theory paired with hands-on production and industry internships.
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Chapter III · The curriculum ledger
Course breakdown, semester by semester.
38
courses · 112 Credits
Across 8 semesters
Across 8 semesters
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Semester 1 · term 1
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG101
Academic English I
Core
3
0
3
5
MED102
Communication Theory
Core
3
0
3
6
MED104
Digital Media Fundamentals
Core
2
2
3
5
MED103
History of Mass Media
Core
3
0
3
6
MED101
Introduction to Media Studies
Core
3
0
3
6
II
Semester 2 · term 2
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG102
Academic English II
Core
3
0
3
5
MED112
Media Ethics
Core
3
0
3
6
MED114
Photography
Core
2
2
3
6
MED113
Visual Communication
Core
2
2
3
6
MED111
Writing for Media
Core
3
0
3
6
III
Semester 3 · term 3
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED202
Audio Production
Core
2
2
3
6
MED205
Graphic Design for Media
Core
2
2
3
5
MED201
Journalism Basics
Core
3
0
3
7
MED204
Media Research Methods
Core
3
0
3
6
MED203
Public Relations
Core
3
0
3
6
IV
Semester 4 · term 4
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED214
Advertising Fundamentals
Core
3
0
3
5
MED212
Digital Storytelling
Core
2
2
3
6
MED213
Media Law
Core
3
0
3
6
MED215
Social Media Strategy
Core
2
2
3
6
MED211
Video Production
Core
2
2
3
7
V
Semester 5 · term 5
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED301
Broadcast Journalism
Core
2
2
3
7
MED304
International Communication
Core
3
0
3
5
MED302
Marketing Communications
Core
3
0
3
6
MED303
Media Production Studio
Core
1
4
3
6
MED305
Research Methods in Communication
Core
3
0
3
6
VI
Semester 6 · term 6
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED314
Data Journalism
Core
2
2
3
6
MED311
Documentary Production
Core
1
4
3
6
MED313
Global Media
Elective
3
0
3
6
MED312
Media Economics
Elective
3
0
3
5
MED315
Mobile Media Production
Core
1
4
3
7
VII
Semester 7 · term 7
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED404
Cultural Studies
Elective
3
0
3
6
MED401
Media Internship I
Core
0
5
3
9
MED402
Media Research Project I
Core
1
2
2
6
MED403
Political Communication
Elective
3
0
3
6
VIII
Semester 8 · term 8
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED412
Capstone Project
Core
1
2
2
8
MED413
Media and Society
Elective
3
0
3
5
MED414
Media Entrepreneurship
Elective
3
0
3
5
MED411
Media Internship II
Core
0
5
3
9
Chapter IV · What graduates leave with
A degree built to be used.
Every outcome below is part of the program contract — not a marketing add-on.
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A global cohort
Study alongside peers from dozens of countries — every cohort is intentionally international.
03
Async & live blend
Recorded seminars you watch on your timezone, plus optional live rooms each week with faculty.
04
Transferable credit
ECTS-aligned credits accepted by partner institutions for transfer or further graduate study.
05
Career-aware mentoring
Every program pairs you with an academic advisor and access to the alumni mentoring network.
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Accredited and audited
Curricula reviewed annually against accreditation standards listed on our charter page.
Chapter V · Admissions snapshot
Tuition, intakes, and the paperwork.
Numbers you can budget against. Every figure routes through admin settings — what you see here is what the bursar publishes.
$20 / cr
Per-credit rate
Locked for the length of your degree at admission.
$50
Application fee
Non-refundable; waived for partner-agency referrals.
3 / yr
Intakes per year
Rolling admissions, three terms a year.
60 days before each term
Application window
Apply early to lock the published rate.
Chapter VI · Common questions
Before you apply.
The answers most working learners ask first — collected and updated by admissions.
Is the degree fully online — or are there required visits?
Every part of this program is delivered online. Lectures are recorded for asynchronous study, live cohort rooms run across multiple timezones, and assessments are completed through the student portal. No in-person attendance is required to enroll, study, or graduate.
How is the diploma issued and verified?
A physical diploma is mailed to the address on file once the degree is conferred. A verifiable digital credential is also published to our certificate verification portal — anyone can confirm authenticity using the document number and the student’s name.
Can I transfer credits in or out?
Yes. Credits earned at accredited institutions are evaluated against the curriculum on a course-by-course basis. Outgoing credits are ECTS-aligned and accepted by partner universities for graduate study or transfer.
What is the time commitment per week?
A typical full-time term load is 12 credit hours and runs about 18–22 hours of study per week, including recorded lectures, readings, and assignments. Part-time pacing is supported — you set the load each term within your degree window.
What support do online students receive?
Each student is paired with an academic advisor at admission. You also have access to the digital library, an alumni mentor network, and admissions video sessions across timezones for any administrative question — every channel is online.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The full list of accrediting bodies and partner memberships is maintained on our accreditation page and reviewed annually. The page is the canonical source — please refer to it for the most current accreditors.
Closing · Vol. II
Begin the next chapter — on your timezone.
Submit an application for Media and Communication, or speak to admissions in a video session at a time that suits you.