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College of Media offers new online degree completion program: BA in Media

08/25/2025

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Have you always been drawn to the power of media – whether through storytelling, advertising, journalism or film – but never had the chance to finish your degree? The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign now offers a way to turn that passion into a credential that can move your career forward.

The College of Media’s new online BA in Media program is designed for adult learners who have completed some college coursework and want to build on that foundation. This flexible degree completion pathway lets you sharpen your media knowledge, learn from leading experts in the field, and gain the practical skills today’s employers are looking for – all the while balancing your work and personal life.

Read the College of Media story about this new program.