Overview

The News and Documentary M.A. at New York University provides rigorous, hands-on training for individuals dedicated to uncovering and sharing unexplored global stories. Students develop advanced skills in writing, filmmaking, and investigative reporting from the very start of their studies. This comprehensive curriculum ensures that graduates are fully equipped to excel as independent filmmakers or within major media institutions.

Why News and Documentary at New York University?

Students benefit from an environment led by award-winning faculty, including Emmy recipients and seasoned investigative journalists. The programme is distinguished by its Master Class series, which connects learners with the industry's most prominent documentary makers to explore creative and technical decision-making. Facilities and support extend to providing equipment for summer primary shooting, ensuring students have the resources needed for professional-grade production. The institute's strong reputation is reflected in its students' consistent success, having secured numerous Student Academy Awards and recognition at prestigious international film festivals.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 56646 per year
National fee: USD 56646 per year
Local fee: USD 56646 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Television Reporting
Writing, Research, and Reporting
Media, Ethics, and Law
Visual Thinking
Long Form Video Editing
TV Newscast
Political Cinema
Master Class in Documentary

Careers with News and Documentary

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths within the media and film industries. Many secure positions as producers, reporters, and editors for major news organisations such as ABC, NBC, CNN, and PBS. Others find success as independent documentary filmmakers, with their work featured on platforms like HBO and Paramount Global. The programme's focus on multi-media production and international reporting also opens doors to roles in digital newsrooms and global media consultancy. Alumni have a proven track record of excellence, earning Peabody Awards and College Television Awards for their post-graduate work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Television Reporting
Writing, Reporting Workshop
Television Reporting
Advanced TV Reporting
Press Ethics
Visual Thinking
Political Cinema or a documentary related seminar
TV Newscast.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field and with a wide variety of experience.
A 3.0 or higher GPA
All of your undergrad academic transcripts.
Three letters of recommendation
Three work samples that can be print, video or multimedia. We prefer Vimeo URL submissions.
The personal statement is very important. We want to get to know you and why you want to attend the program and what documentary ideas you have for the third semester. A journalism background is not required, but we’re interested in knowing what your interests are and how you’ve developed them. We would like to know what you are considering as a topic for your thesis documentary.
You should have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or B.

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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