Programs
The Department of Film and Television
Graduate programs in the Department of Film & Television aim to help each student find his or her calling. The Department's output represents the full scope of human interests. At any given moment, a student in our Film Studies program might be writing about Polish Cinema while another might be studying pre-Code Hollywood; a Television Production student might be producing a probing documentary while her friend in the Media Ventures program is researching a proposal for a new cable channel; a Screenwriting student might be writing a feature-length horror script while his black comedy is being made into a short by a Film Production student. Any survey of recent work from our various programs drives home the point: diversity defines us.
The College of Communication Graduate Programs at Boston University offer the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in the following areas:
- Film Program
- Film Production
- Film Studies
- Screenwriting
The College of Communication Graduate Programs at Boston University offers the Master of Science (MS) degree in the following areas:
- Television Program
- MS Television Production Program
- MS or MS/MBA in Media Ventures - new for Fall 2010!
- MS TV Management Program - we are no longer accepting applications for this program.
- MBA/MS Television Management Dual Degree Program - we are no longer accepting applications for this program.
More Information about the Department of Film and Television:
- Download the Department Guide (.pdf)
- Visit the Department of Film and Television homepage.
The Department of Journalism
Learning to be a good writer stands at the center of the graduate journalism program at BU. Successful journalism requires developing skills in research, analysis, and clear and creative communication. The work may involve writing an account of a news event, telling a long and complicated story through the narrative techniques of scene and exposition, crafting a persuasive argument, or creating a compelling multi-media package for the Internet. These are skills that are broadly useful in an array of settings and careers.
Students who complete the program can work effectively in a variety of media, guided by a set of values that stress service to the public. Students learn about the profession by covering local, state, and national activities including political, business, and cultural events, issues and people. Assignments are under the direction of experienced, accomplished journalists who are leaders in the profession.
The College of Communication Graduate Programs at Boston University offers the Master of Science (MS) degree in the following areas:
- Journalism Program
- Print Journalism
- Photojournalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Science Journalism
- Business and Economics Journalism
More Information about the Department of Journalism:
- Download the Department Guide (.pdf)
- Visit the Department of Journalism homepage.
The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
Graduate programs in the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations provide an entry to a wide spectrum of careers in the communication industry. Classes, internships, site visits, and presentations by top professionals offer students the opportunity to create content, campaigns, strategy, and research in public relations, advertising, communication studies, and applied research. Through class projects, case studies, and research, students develop the skills sought by agencies, organizations, and government. The faculty is a blend of seasoned professionals and world-class scholars who bring their extensive knowledge of communication principles and practices to the classroom.
The College of Communication Graduate Programs at Boston University offers the Master of Science (MS) degree in the following areas:
- Mass Communication Program
- Applied Communication Research
- Communication Studies
- Advertising
- Management Track
- Creative Track
- Thesis Track
- Public Relations
- Public Relations
- Dual and Joint Programs
- Dual JD/MS Mass Communication Program
- Joint degree in International Relations & International Communication
More Information about the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations:
- Download the Department Guide (.pdf)
- Visit the Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations homepage.
