UC Berkeley Media Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 24% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Media Studies were admitted (110 of 467). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.64–3.98.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Media Studies transfers starts with HISTORY 7B, POL SCI 1 and ANTHRO 3; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Media Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Media Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Group I
Complete 1 of these
- HISTORY 7B The United States from Civil War to Present
Group II
Complete 1 of these
- POL SCI 1 Introduction to American Politics
Group III
Complete 1 of these
- ANTHRO 3 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- ECON 1 Introduction to Economics
- PSYCH 1 General Psychology
- SOCIOL 1 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCIOL 3AC Principles of Sociology
Group IV
Complete 1 of these
- MEDIAST 10 Introduction to Media Studies
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Media Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 24% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Media Studies were admitted (110 of 467). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.64–3.98.
Does UC Berkeley have a Media Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Media Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Media Studies?
UC Berkeley's Media Studies major preparation includes HISTORY 7B, POL SCI 1, ANTHRO 3, ECON 1, PSYCH 1 and SOCIOL 1, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Media Studies?
Admitted Media Studies transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.64–3.98.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Media Studies?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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