Overview

Gain experience in creative media making, critical analysis and reflection, and entrepreneurship and management - guided by a faculty that includes noted film and media-makers, researchers, designers, and scholars with the Master of Arts program in Media Studies from The New School.

Our flexible curriculum and limited number of required courses let you design your own path through the program. You may plan in-depth study in one or more of the subject areas listed below, sample a variety of subjects and approaches, or both. Students pursuing the MA in Media Studies also have the option of completing the graduate certificate in Media Management or a graduate minor as part of their course of study.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Media Studies program work in diverse fields around the world, including documentary and narrative film and media production, multiplatform transmedia and digital storytelling and marketing, media management, and media research, as well as media advocacy and education. Some continue to PhDs and scholarly careers, while others produce innovative work as artists and designers. Our graduates have been recognized with top media and film festival awards, as well as accolades for scholarly contributions and media business innovations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital cinema production
Documentary studies
Media analytics
Media history, criticism, and philosophy
Sound studies
Transmedia and digital storytelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 65 other Masters in Media Management in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Master of Arts in Media Studies program welcomes applications from individuals whose education and experience demonstrates motivation and creativity. Recent college graduates, people working in related fields, and career changers are all welcome. GRE or GMAT test scores are not required.
Complete a Statement of Purpose
Submit Your Résumé or CV
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Submit Official Transcripts
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Consider Submitting a Writing Sample
Submit Your Optional Creative Sample or Required Portfolio

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38844 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38844 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

38844 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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