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MA in Media Studies



Master of Arts in Media Studies
Some media studies degrees emphasize theory. Others focus on production. The New School's Media Studies master's degree is one of the few in the country that allows you to integrate coursework in media theory, media production, and media management.

Whether you're a social activist producer or media manager, a filmmaker or media theorist, a web designer or a media writer, this degree program will help you put theory into practice, guided by a faculty of media professionals from all walks of academic, artistic, and commercial life, who strive to be humane and thoughtful citizens in an increasingly mediated world. In an era defined by rapidly changing information and communication technologies, your master's degree in Media Studies can give you the competitive edge you need to break through the noise.

On-campus MA in Media Studies
Balancing a career and coursework can be challenging. The New School makes it easier to earn your MA degree by holding most classes in the late afternoon and evening. As a Media Studies student, you have access to state-of-the-art Knowledge Union facilities in video, audio, and multimedia, as well as access to our recently remodeled film production facility, not to mention all the resources of the media capital of New York City. You can study on a part-time (6 credits or fewer) or full-time (9 credits or more) basis. The academic year consists of 15-week fall and spring semesters and an intensive six-week summer term.

Online MA in Media Studies
Earn your master's degree at your own pace and enjoy the convenience of "going to class" at any hour of the day or night. The online program of study allows you to satisfy all the requirements for the MA in Media Studies anywhere you have access to the internet.

 

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