Northeastern University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.

Program Description:

The Master of Arts in Communication, Media and Cultural Studies explores media and culture through the research traditions of media and cultural studies. The program engages with the history, theoretical innovations, research methodologies,
and critical practices of knowledge production in these areas of study. It is conceived in response to growing trends and shifts in media culture, as well as to the current and projected need for active citizenship within local and global societies. The program addresses the notion of active citizenship through an interrogation of the relationship between and among media, representation, the public, and culture.

Successful M.A. graduates will gain a number of advantages from this program, including the opportunity to continue their graduate study in PhD. programs both nationally and internationally. Others will find this program useful for
enhancing their credentials and establishing themselves in innovative ways in a variety of fields, including teaching, production, publishing, writing, law, business and consulting.

Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above