Drexel University’s Master of Science (MS) in Communication, Culture & Media is a great choice for academically oriented students who wish to learn the basics of research and theory in communication and media studies,. Students have the opportunity to test the waters for further study or explore a personal fascination with mass media, mediated communication, cultural studies, social change and media. The Communication, Culture and Media program also encourages interdisciplinary approaches to the study of communication and media through faculty strengths in anthropology, communication, linguistics and sociology. Graduates of this program have career opportunities as web content managers, brand strategists, media planners, policy analysts and much more.

Program Format

• Full-time or part-time, 45 credit program.
• Full time program can be completed in 18 months.
• Non thesis but requires a major research or critical paper.

Program Deadlines

The deadlines below are the dates by which applications must be submitted and all application requirements received.

• Fall (Domestic) - August 1
• Fall (International) - May 1
• Spring (Domestic) - November 1
• No Summer Intake. No International Intake in Spring.

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Program Overview

The Master’s degree program in Communication, Culture and Media is a great option for academically oriented students who want to learn the basics of research and theory in communication and media studies, possibly to test the waters for further study, or to explore a personal fascination with mass media, mediated communication, cultural studies, social change and media. Students have the opportunity to take courses in Drexel’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Dornsife School of Public Health, LeBow College of Business or in the School of Education, and can use their elective credits to earn a graduate minor in another field of interest.

Research Areas

Research in Drexel University's Department of Communication examines how communication, media, and emerging technologies shape culture, organizations, public life, and human relationships. Faculty investigate topics ranging from journalism, public relations, and media institutions to digital platforms, artificial intelligence, identity, and civic participation.

Research covers a wide range of topics. Some work on consumer culture and commodification, while others study health communication and political topics involving conflict and collective morality. A number work on projects affiliated with Drexel’s Center for Mobilities Research and Policy. New media studies is a common critical focus in research. In terms of research approaches, our communication graduate programs favor mixed methodologies. While some faculty conduct content, network and other statistical analyses, other are more qualitatively oriented, engaged in discourse analysis, in-depth interviews and ethnography.

Students work alongside internationally recognized faculty researchers with expertise in the following areas:

Communication Department Research

Recent Communication Publications