Degrees Offered
• Master of Arts in Media Arts and Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication/Media Arts & Studies

Certificate Programs
• Not Available 

Average Time for Completion of Degree
• MA: 1 year, PhD: 3 years

Admission Requirements
• GRE, no set minimum
• Minimum TOEFL 600
• For MA: bachelor’s degree (or equiv.) in communication or relevant field
• For PhD: master’s degree (or equiv.) in communication or relevant field
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume

Application Deadlines
• December 31

Program Costs
• General costs

Financial Aid Opportunities
• Types: Media Arts and Studies typically offers funding each year for five Ph.D. students (3 year commitment) and six masters students (1-year)

• Average Amount: $12,700 for Ph.D. students; $11,700 for Masters

Additional Information
Graduate students beginning a program in the School of Media Arts and Studies can receive instruction in international media, new technology, media management, media policy, media studies, multimedia, public broadcasting, communication and development, and critical cultural studies. Theoretical rather than technical expertise is stressed in these concentration areas. Students are encouraged to work closely with faculty in the School of Media Arts and Studies when exploring their declared areas of specialization.

Our MA graduates go into production and management jobs, and some continue at OU and elsewhere for a PhD. Most PhD students find full time, tenure track jobs at universities in the United States and abroad.