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.
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
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.
An Alum's Journey From the MCC MediaLab to Market Research and Video Game Production
Of the biggest driver of her work, and the goal that keeps her going, 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.
With 'Copy,' Alum Taylor Stout (BS '21) Cultivates Digital and IRL Communities
Taylor Stout, “literary it-girl” and co-founder of 'Copy,' credits the Media, Culture, and Communication major with instilling a desire to build spaces that cultivate community.
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.
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.
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