JD/MA Law/Television, Radio and Film at Syracuse University

Programme overview

The JD/MA in Law and Television, Radio and Film is a combined degree conferred by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the College of Law. Students earn both the J.D. and the M.A. in substantially less time than pursuing the two degrees separately. The joint degree prepares students for careers in communications law and media, public policy, journalism and entertainment industries.

Faculty: College of Law and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications | Department: Television, Radio and Film | Duration: Varies by programme chosen and prior coursework; minimum 72 credit hours for the J.D. plus at least 15 credit hours earned outside the College of Law | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Students complete the first year of study in the College of Law before beginning coursework in the Television, Radio and Film graduate programme. The J.D. requires a minimum of 72 credit hours, with at least 15 credit hours earned in approved offerings outside the College of Law.

Career pathways

Communications law and media, public policy, journalism, and a variety of entertainment industries.

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Entry requirements

Joint degree programmes (College of Law): applicants must apply and be admitted to both the College of Law and Newhouse; admission to the College of Law does not guarantee acceptance into the other programme. Joint degree admission is open to law students with a GPA of 2.9 or higher in all Required Lower-Division Courses at the College of Law, and eligibility must be approved in advance by the Administrative Hearing Officer. College of Law admissions committee considers LSAT or GRE scores, writing samples, transcripts, and letters of recommendation; no particular undergraduate subject is required. Candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.9 or above.

Requirements published at program group level.

Duration: Varies by prior coursework

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