MA Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University

Programme overview

The MA degree program trains agile researchers to think critically from diverse perspectives about changing industries, technologies, and cultures. Students work closely with our diverse and renowned media studies faculty. MCC's research and coursework foreground the study of global media and culture, digital media and new technologies, media history and theory, visual culture, race, and politics.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | Duration: 36 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Media, Culture and Communication Core.

Career pathways

Graduates of MCC's MA program build careers as astute analyzers of the global media landscape. Alumni find themselves well positioned for careers at the intersections of media, culture, and technology — ranging from research to creative, strategy, and policy. Those who pursue doctoral study enroll in top-tier PhD programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 36 credits

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