Overview

Now more than ever, public media matters. It’s about real journalism, real communication strategies, and real narratives. It’s about committed, responsible storytelling across a variety of existing and emerging platforms, from radio to TV to mobile apps.

Our Public Media program at Fordham University combines academic inquiry and hands-on experience. You’ll engage with media theory and build your own portfolio, working with committed scholar-activists, talented advocacy practitioners, and top professionals from traditional broadcasting and digital news media. Key partners for the program include pioneering public radio and television outlets WFUV, WNYC, BronxNet, and WNET.

Key Facts

Multi-Platform journalist
Digital activist
Social entrepreneur
Communications director
Public relations specialist
Development director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Interest Media Theory and Practice
Strategic Communication
Public Journalism
Multimedia Tools
Freedom of Expression
Press, Politics, and Public Policy
Environment and the Media
Theories of Media, Culture, and Society
Media Ethics
Race, Gender, and Digital Media
Social Media and Civic Engagement
Digital Media and Social Responsibility

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 257 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of intent
Resume/CV
Three letters of recommendation
Writing sample. A maximum of three writing samples may be submitted. These may take the form of essays and articles (either analytical or journalistic); the articulation of internship experience(s); or other written work that demonstrates applicants' writing ability.
Portfolio. This is a supplement to the writing sample and offers applicants the opportunity to showcase multimedia, digital, visual, audio, written or web-based production materials as part of the application process
Official degree transcripts
English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year
Out-of-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key Facts

Multi-Platform journalistDigital activistSocial entrepreneurCommunications directorPublic relations specialistDevelopment director

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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Multi-Platform journalist
Digital activist
Social entrepreneur
Communications director
Public relations specialist
Development director