Overview

The Media Arts and Sciences program of the University at Buffalo combines design thinking with engineering procedures to address challenges that span multiple problem domains. For example, students in the program learn how to address problems like applying concepts and techniques from artificial intelligence (AI) to the design of interfaces for wearable devices that speak intuitively to people across generations and cultures, or identifying bias in machine learning algorithms and datasets and understanding their ethical implications when applied to the design of socio-technical systems for the public domain.

This program will uniquely prepare students for cross-disciplinary research and professional activities. Graduates will be well suited for positions in design, usability, and “user-facing” engineering as well as the increasingly prevalent number of computational- and media-focused Ph.D. programs emphasizing a combination of theoretical inquiry and practical application.

Program Learning Environment

MAS offers students with a BS degree an intense three or four semester exposure to fundamental concepts and techniques underlying state-of-the-art media practices. Multiple pathways through the program will allow students to create a customized combination of STEM courses together with courses in the theory and practice of the media arts.

The program includes a combination of 36 credits in media theory, media culture, media production, and computer science, with electives in bioinformatics/biostatistics, biology, computer science, geography, mathematics, and electrical engineering.

Students select electives commensurate with their interests, background, and experience. Students ultimately embark on writing an MS Thesis or a producing a research project (or some combination thereof) under faculty guidance in areas such as Gaming; Mobile, Social and Computational Media; Virtual Reality; Bio Art; and Interaction Design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Computing

Media Theory

Networked Computing

Computer Science

Media Culture

Media Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 257 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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General requirements

Statement of Educational and Career Goals Usually one to two pages will be sufficient. Applicants should discuss their reasons for pursuing this unique degree blending STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields and the arts.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25740 USD / year

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25740 USD / year

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In-State

11310 USD / year

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Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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