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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

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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MCC MediaLab

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

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Questions?

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

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.

News

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.” 

Alum Named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 List for Media

Media, Culture, and Communication alum Chloe Xiang (BS '22) works at The New Yorker and founded Keke Magazine.

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.

2024 Media, Culture, and Communication Graduate Ray Sun's Journey, from COVID Care to Law School

Ray Sun (BS ’24, Media, Culture, and Communication) shares how he supported fellow students during COVID, gave back as a peer mentor, and discovered his post-undergraduate path to law school.

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