Overview

The Master of Science in Media Studies at Brooklyn College at The City University of New York's curriculum examines the environments and impact of electronic media from social, political, cultural and economic perspectives.

Students gain in-depth knowledge of the television and radio industries, emerging digital media industries, media literacy, and key critical, theoretical and research perspectives on media broadly. The program prepares students to apply their education in a variety of professional positions or to continue their education by enrolling in a doctoral program.

Matriculation requirements

Applicants must offer a well-rounded undergraduate record of at least a 3.0 GPA that suggests promise of success in the program. Each applicant's record is considered individually in this respect.

Applicants must submit an essay about contemporary media and society, which can be an original essay written to accompany the application, or a 5 - 10 page scholarly paper that was written as an undergraduate. Alternatively, applicants may submit a scholarly paper in any subject related to their undergraduate major. General matriculation and admission requirements of the Division of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission."

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Studies Seminar

The Digital Media Environment

Media and Communication History and Regulation

Critical Analysis of Media

Media Research Methods

Seminar in Media Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 259 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a 'Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.')
Two letters of recommendation.
Professional resume or CV
Statement of purpose addressing the following two questions(1,000-1,200 words):

1. How will the M.S. in media studies further your personal, professional,and intellectual goals?2. What unique experiences, interests, and enthusiasms will you bring toour program?

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

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In-State

14100 USD / year

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Additional Details

$5,545 per semester (NY residents)

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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