Overview

During the Media Studies BA/BSc program offered by The New School students learn to think critically about the creation, distribution, and reception of historic and emergent media forms in a global context. The program is designed to prepare students for professional work in a range of media fields such as film, web, mobile, print, games, social media, marketing, and transmedia narrative.

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

The Media Studies program is distinguished by its interdisciplinary breadth and its commitment to creating media in the service of a more just and equitable world. Guided by a faculty of practicing professionals, award winners, and industry leaders, you may choose to complete a short film, write a feature screenplay, devise a business plan for a media startup, study the history of world cinema, or analyze the role of social media in a human rights campaign. Choose a concentration in Cinema Studies, Film Production, Media Entrepreneurship, Media and Social Change, Screenwriting, or design your own.

Career Paths

Media Studies graduates are prepared to begin careers as entrepreneurs, administrators, technicians, and artists in varied areas of the media industry. Career paths include camera technician (television and film), manager in a new media company, new media technology entrepreneur, independent filmmaker, film production assistant, advertising production manager, and marketing researcher. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate study in media studies or a related field, and may apply to continue their academic work at The New School through the MA in Media Studies and MS in Media Management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Economics

Media Management and Leadership

Market Research for Media Managers

Media Ethics

Media Sales and Sales Management

Managing Innovation in Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 1150 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to apply online using the Common Application

Application fees are $50 for U.S. domestic applicants, and $75 for international applicants

Official Transcripts

Essay

Letters of Recommendation

The New School does not require submission of SAT, SAT Subject Tests or ACT scores for applications to be considered complete

All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores

Tuition Fee

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International

56026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28013 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

56026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28013 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

56026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28013 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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