BS, 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

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 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.

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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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.

Honor Culpepper (BS '24) on how the MCC major prepared her for NYU law school

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.