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Media Study PhD at University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo, United States

Programme overview

Full-time, in-person PhD in media study with faculty expertise in experimental film, video, sound, robotics and digital poetics. The programme aims to prepare students to shape the next generation of critical and experimental media in art and society. It requires 72 credit hours.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Media Study  |  Duration: 4 years; 72 credit hours; full-time only  |  Intake: Fall (deadline December 8)  |  Study mode: In Person / Full Time  |  Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0; three letters of recommendation; CV; two academic writing samples; a statement of research and creative practices; portfolio of media work. Students from all majors may apply. International applicants: TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 55 or Duolingo 120. Deadline December 8, also the date for TA, Presidential Fellowship and Schomburg Fellowship consideration. Application fee $75.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

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