Overview

The interdisciplinary degree Documentary Studies from the University at Albany gives you fresh perspective on modern media through a curriculum spanning multiple academic departments and disciplines. You will emerge with highly transferable skills in research, writing and editing that prepare you for careers in fields from entertainment to advocacy, or for graduate-level study.

Career Prospects:

Understand documentary studies through a varied curriculum covering topics in communications, art, music, history and journalism. Introductory courses will help you explore the notion of what constitutes a documentary, aspects of documentary production and common themes across documentary forms.

Hone in on your special interests within the field by selecting elective studies on everything from photography and its history, to narrative journalism and visual culture. The BA degree requires a fieldwork seminar and practicum, which serves as the program's capstone.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Nonfiction Media Storytelling

History and Theory of the Documentary Film

A Cultural History of American Photography

Literary Journalism

History of Photography

Photography 1970 to the Present

The Documentary Film

Theories of Mass Media

Radio and the Public Imagination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Priority consideration deadline: February 1. Late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, 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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General requirements

Submit an application

Send your transcript(s): All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

Submit your test scores (if applicable): You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores but you may choose to submit them to strengthen your application.

Submit a financial statement

Submit a letter of recommendation (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Out-of-State

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 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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