BA

Digital Media

Learn more about studying Digital Media as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    59,366USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Hampshire College says about their program:

Digital media as a field crosses boundaries: It occurs at the intersection of technology and art, and explores how one influences the other. Hampshire's multifaceted curriculum provides students with strong skills in programming, digital design, and technology-based studio art, and offers access to media labs with industry-standard software.

Hampshire offers courses in this field that include digital photography, digital film and video, electronic music, interactive installation, computer graphics, and animation, all of which explore the potentials and limits of new technology, innovative sources for creative expression, and engaging technology as a powerful catalyst for both intended and inadvertent social transformation.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or high school equivalency and must be 17 years of age or older at the time of enrollment

Please note: Hampshire College does not have minimum requirements for GPA or other academic indicators. All applications are assessed on an individual and holistic basis. However, the average (unweighted) GPA of an admitted student is 3.50/4.00.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    91

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    110

English proficiency waivers

  • IB (Higher Level) English A1 or A2 grades

    minimum grade of 4

  • AP English Literature and Composition grades

    minimum grade of "C'" or 75/100

  • Predicted A-level English exam marks

    minimum predicted mark of "C"

  • Any international transfer applicants who have studied for at least one year at a U.S. college or university will automatically have their English Proficiency requirement waived.

If none of these apply, you may also request an English Proficiency waiver. Reasons for a waiver might include speaking English as a first language, living in a majority English-speaking country, etc.)

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • One teacher letter of recommendation

Optional

  • Video/media supplement. This could be music, dance, film, animation, monologue, etc.
  • Project sample

    Submit an example of your independent or collaborative project work. This project can be creative, scientific, or otherwise showcase the type of work you've done in high school.

  • Additional letters of recommendation, up to three.
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Scholarships at Hampshire College

We're still gathering scholarship information for this university

Check back soon, or visit the university's website for the latest information on available scholarships, eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$57,158 per year

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What is the cost of living near Hampshire College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Hampshire College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.