The NYU Steinhardt Master of Arts degree in Media, Culture, and Communication prepares students to understand and analyze culture and communication environments and to become acquainted with key debates and scholarship in communications, media studies, and related fields. The department’s faculty offer an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human and mediated communication – and recognize the two are often fused in this technological age. The program is designed for those who desire to investigate how humans experience media and how changes in the media landscape prompt transformations in communication processes within and among individuals, organizations, and societies.
Media, Culture, and Communication master’s students earn 36 total points beginning with foundation courses in theory and research methods. They then specialize in one of five areas of study. These include:
Graduate students undertake rigorous coursework, and are strongly encouraged to participate in academic conferences, study abroad, and practical fieldwork such as internships. The department has an extremely robust list of internship partners and an internship manager dedicated to building relationships with professional organizations in New York City and beyond. We offer practice-based study abroad programs in Asia and Europe, exposing students to global media, cultural insights, and comparative contexts.
Master’s program alumni are prepared to – and work in – public policy, research, education, marketing, and positions throughout traditional and new media professions. Many go on to doctoral study, law, or business school post graduation.
Mary Taylor is the academic advisor for all master's students. Current and prospective students can contact Mary via email or by phone at (212) 998-5130.
Program of Study
Note: Admission is available for the fall semester only.
Media, Culture, and Communication master’s students earn 36 total points beginning with foundation courses in theory and research methods. They then specialize in one of five areas of study. These include:
- Persuasion and Politics;
- Interaction and Social Processes;
- Cultural and Visual Studies;
- Technology and Society;
- Global and Transcultural Communication.
Graduate students undertake rigorous coursework, and are strongly encouraged to participate in academic conferences, study abroad, and practical fieldwork such as internships. The department has an extremely robust list of internship partners and an internship manager dedicated to building relationships with professional organizations in New York City and beyond. We offer practice-based study abroad programs in Asia and Europe, exposing students to global media, cultural insights, and comparative contexts.
Master’s program alumni are prepared to – and work in – public policy, research, education, marketing, and positions throughout traditional and new media professions. Many go on to doctoral study, law, or business school post graduation.
Mary Taylor is the academic advisor for all master's students. Current and prospective students can contact Mary via email or by phone at (212) 998-5130.
Program of Study
- Total Points Required: A minimum of 36 points beyond a recognized bachelor's degree.
- Required Course: E58.2001 Media, Culture, and Communication Core Seminar
- A research methods course: See the Degree Checklist for a list of methods course.
- Area of study coursework: Twenty points of in-department courses with a minimum of twelve points from one area of study
- Free electives: Eight points outside the department may be taken as electives, chosen by advisement.
- Required culminating experience: (0 - 4 points) The culminating experience options include: E58.2900 MA thesis or MA exam. A thesis is highly recommended for students interested in pursuing doctoral work.
Note: Admission is available for the fall semester only.