Overview

Your Media, Culture and the Arts professors at Clark University will guide your learning through hands-on assignments and written scholarship in the study of media — in their historical, economic, social, and political contexts, and on personal, local, national, and global scales. Join us and dive into the histories and theories behind various media forms, while creating bold new work that reflects innovative pathways in the medium of your choice.

Learning outcomes

MCA defines media as artworks and forms of mass communication, including pre-electronic analog through digital forms. The program’s courses address performance, broadcast, installations, print (from literature to journalism), design (2D, 3D, graphic), photography, film and video production, theater, music and sound, visual fine arts, and all “new” and developing manifestations of media.

As a student in the media, culture and the arts major, you will take courses that familiarize you with a range of cultural theories and historical approaches to media production, which are relevant to the functioning of media in a diverse and globalizing cultural environment. You also take a range of courses in media production.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory, History & Analysis of Media

Radio Journalism in the Community

New Media, Youth Action & Social Change

Greek Myth and the Classical Ideal in Art

Ancient Cities and Sanctuaries

Italian Art from Giotto to Botticelli

Baroque Art in the Age of Bernini

Art Since 1970

Architecture and Democracy

Caravaggio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Course units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Media Studies & Mass Media View 1644 other Bachelors in Visual Arts 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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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A diploma from an accredited secondary school or G.E.D. equivalency is required for admission to Clark

Common Application, OR Coalition App with Scoir. There’s no application fee.
Transcript(s)
2 Letters of Recommendation
Proof of English Language Proficiency (see additional information below)
SAT or ACT scores (optional for all students)
CSS Profile (only if applying for need-based aid)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

59680 USD / year

≈ 59680 USD / year
Out-of-State

59680 USD / year

≈ 59680 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

59680 USD / year

≈ 59680 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Media, Culture and the Arts.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Worcester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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