About This Degree
The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication's academically rigorous bachelor of science degree is grounded in the liberal arts, providing you with the necessary tools to analyze the sociological, political, and cultural dimensions of our media landscape. The program’s diverse faculty encourage MCC majors to think broadly and deeply about topics at the intersection of media and culture.
- Official title
- Bachelor of Science in Media, Culture, and Communication
Fall Start
Application deadlines
- November 1 Early Decision 1
- January 1 Early Decision 2
- January 5 Regular Decision
- March 1 Internal Transfer Applications
- March 15 Transfer Applications
Programs for MCC Majors
Global Media Scholars Program
Our Global Media Scholars program immerses students in the study of global media through NYU's academic sites in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
MCC Honors Program
The Honors Program prepares and guides Seniors to pursue original, independent research under the supervision of a faculty member.
MCC in London
Through MCC in London, students enrolled in either the NYU Global Gateway Program or as an external transfer to NYU, can enter the Media, Culture, and Communication major.
MCC Internship Program
Media, Culture, and Communication undergraduates of Junior or Senior standing and MA students are eligible to intern for credit. Search our internship database of available positions.
Alumni Mentor Program
Our mentor program pairs Media, Culture, and Communication alumni with MCC students.
MCC MediaLab
The MCC Media Lab is a digital media incubator and learning space housed in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication.
My time in MCC strengthened my writing skills, which has made the transition into law school much smoother. More than anything, my background in media has helped me navigate dense and often complex legal texts with a critical and analytical approach.
Areas of Study
Our curriculum is organized around five areas of study. These are not strict tracks, but thematic clusters to help students plan their path of intellectual inquiry through the major.
Faculty
Media, Culture, and Communication faculty research and teach on media topics spanning the globe — from East and South Asia to Western Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
Comm Club
A student club providing opportunities for members to learn from and associate with the NYC media industry.
Alumni in Action
The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication has a vibrant alumni community.
Questions?
If you have additional questions about our degree, contact us at comm.advisors@nyu.edu.
News
2026 All-University Commencement Student Speaker: MCC’s Armaan Gupta
Graduating with a bachelor of science degree in Media, Culture, and Communication, Armaan has been president of the NYU BIPOC Legal Society, a Steinhardt undergraduate peer mentor, and an Admissions Ambassador.
NYU Media Studies Senior Awarded 2026-27 Fulbright Grant
Elaine Ho, a senior in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication, will be traveling to South Korea next year to serve in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program.
NYU in Top 10 for Media Studies
New York University claims the 9th spot in the QS Top Universities ranking of media studies programs worldwide.
A Beat of Her Own: Alum Amanda Morris (BS '18) Shapes How The Media Reports on Disability
Amanda Morris, a graduate of NYU’s Media, Culture, and Communication and Journalism departments, is a reporter for The Washington Post and considered a trailblazer on the national disability beat.
Cool Course: Critical Making
Students in this hands-on course engage with software and hardware to create a technological device—no engineering or coding experience required.
An Alum's Journey From the MCC MediaLab to Market Research and Video Game Production
Of the biggest driver of her work, Media, Culture, and Communication alum Adelaide Han (BS '22) says, “I’m trying to search for something that is in between data and humanity.”
Founded by an NYU Grad, the Bushwick Film Festival is Empowering Diverse Storytellers
Media, Culture, and Communication alum Kweighbaye Kotee (BS ‘09) founded the festival while a Steinhardt student. The festival will celebrate 15 years next fall.
50 Years of Media Studies at NYU Steinhardt
The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication celebrates 50 years since Neil Postman founded the Media Ecology program, launching media studies at the university.
Alum Victoria Caña Named to Forbes 30 under 30 List
The Media, Culture, and Communication graduate (BS '16) is recognized for “leading an artistic and technological revolution” in gaming as a lead producer at Riot Games.
Program Benefits for International Students
If you’re an international student, you may be able to work in the United States after graduation for an extended period of time. Most students studying on F-1 visas will be eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) off-campus work authorization. F-1 students in our program may also be eligible for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) OPT extension, allowing you to extend your time in the United States to pursue degree-related work experience for a total of 36 months or 3 years. For more information on who can apply for this extension visit NYU’s Office of Global Services: STEM OPT.
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