Master's in Media Studies

Syracuse University is a prestigious private research university located in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1870, Syracuse offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, engineering, communication, and more. The university is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social impact. Syracuse provides students with a transformative educational experience that combines rigorous coursework with experiential learning opportunities, research projects, and community engagement. With world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community, Syracuse fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive intellectually, creatively, and personally. The university's strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, global perspectives, and inclusion prepares graduates to excel in their careers and become responsible global citizens.

Media studies is an excellent foundation for doctoral study or for research-oriented jobs in the private or public sector. As a Newhouse media studies student you will, through investigation of contemporary media systems and processes, assess the media’s relationship with the world. If you would like to further examine the mass communication process in depth, our research-oriented master’s program is the right place for you. Whether you are interested in studying diversity in media, health communications, extended-reality storytelling and effects in VR or AR, journalism and democracy in the digital age or any other topic, we have engaged faculty who look forward to working with you.