Overview

Our small classes allow students to work closely with faculty who are experts in areas such as digital media, global communication culture, film, performance, music, and sound. Through guest lectures, internships and collaborative projects, students engage with scholars and industry professionals who lead them to the forefront of media research and innovation.

Outcomes

With an MA in Media Studies from Pratt Institute, graduates are able to:

work as media professionals

work across media platforms dedicated to promoting the arts, humanities, education, culture, and social justice

work as writers, curators, administrators, critics, or social media professionals

promote their creative practice within the contemporary media environment

Programme Structure

Courses include

Mediologes

Media Studies Encounters

Media Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 258 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form with fee (online)

Complete bachelor’s degree transcripts

English translations or credential evaluations (if applicable)

Two letters of recommendation

Statement of Purpose

Visual Portfolio (if required by department)

Writing sample (if required by department)

Resume (if required by department)

Test of English Proficiency (if applicable)

The GRE is not required for any of Pratt’s programs

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33315 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33315 USD / year

≈ 33315 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33315 USD / year

≈ 33315 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Scholarships Information

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