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Albertus Magnus College

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Field of study · New Haven, Connecticut, United States

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    New Haven

  • Intl. Tuition

    US$43,386 (2026-27)

  • Home Tuition

    US$43,386 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    Fall 2027

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Course Overview

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Media graduates work in broadcasting, journalism, digital content production, streaming platforms, PR and communications. Many begin in junior production, editorial or social media roles before specialising.

Student life (indicative)

New Haven offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.

The University at a Glance

Undergraduate Population

991

Staff Ratio

17.0:1

International

4.2%

Career Prospects

Completion Rate

49%

finish their degree (not an employment rate)

Avg Starting Salary

£27,937

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

US$43,386

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$43,386

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

University Life

Urban

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

991

Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.

Staff Ratio

17:1

Students per staff

International Students

4%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

Campus Type

Urban

City Size

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

New Haven offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.

  • New Haven offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene.
  • A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.

What Students Love

  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Historic city & heritage
  • Great café culture
  • Theatre & performing arts scene

University Stats

Undergraduate Students991
Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1
International Students4%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Completion Rate

49%

Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

Avg Starting Salary

£27,937

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Media graduates work in broadcasting, journalism, digital content production, streaming platforms, PR and communications. Many begin in junior production, editorial or social media roles before specialising.

  • Media graduates work in broadcasting, journalism, digital content production, streaming platforms, PR and communications.
  • Many begin in junior production, editorial or social media roles before specialising.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Education
  • Government

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

US$43,386

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$43,386

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

US$173,544

For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)US$43,386per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)US$43,386per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,066/mo
Food & Groceries£379/mo
Transport£122/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,797
Annual living costs£21,567/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

In the moderately expensive range for US cities — expect around $2,275/month (housing $1,350, food $480, transport $155). New Haven is cheaper than NYC or Boston — a compact, culturally rich city built around Yale.

  • In the moderately expensive range for US cities — expect around $2,275/month (housing $1,350, food $480, transport $155).
  • New Haven is cheaper than NYC or Boston — a compact, culturally rich city built around Yale.