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Bachelor of Science
Media, Culture, and Communication

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.

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Degree Details

Official Degree Title

Bachelor of Science in Media, Culture, and Communication

Format
Full-time
Credits
128
Start Date
Fall
Application Deadlines
Early Decision 1
Early Decision 2
Regular Decision
Internal Transfer Applications
Transfer Applications

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.

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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.

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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.

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MCC Honors Program

The Honors Program prepares and guides Seniors to pursue original, independent research under the supervision of a faculty member.

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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.

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Alumni Mentor Program

Our mentor program pairs Media, Culture, and Communication alumni with MCC students.

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Comm Club

A student club providing opportunities for members to learn from and associate with the NYC media industry.

MCC MediaLab

The MCC Media Lab is a digital media incubator and learning space housed in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication.

Alumni in Action

The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication has a vibrant alumni community.

Transfer Students

The protocols and process for transferring into the undergraduate program in Media, Culture, and Communication.

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.

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.

Questions?

If you have additional questions about our degree, contact us at comm.advisors@nyu.edu.

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