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Master of Media Arts
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Carbondale, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A fine arts degree for artists working with digital and global media.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Media Arts and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Content Producer
- Communications Coordinator
- Creative Project Assistant
- Digital Media Specialist
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
- Including Art and Design at Northeastern
- Making with Video
- Sound
- And Animation
- Representational Drawing
- Abstract Drawing
- Elements of Visual Composition
- Making with Form and Materialsand Making with Form and Materials Tools
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree with 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or 3.0 on previous graduate work); official transcripts
- English proficiency
- GRE only where the programme requires it; departments may set higher standards
- Master: 2.7 on 4.0 scale undergraduate (approx. B-) or 3.0 on previous graduate work; departments set own requirements
Minimum GPA
2.7
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (master) or master/bachelor degree per department (PhD); official transcripts, English proficiency scores, GRE only if the programme requires it; proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 64
- Cambridge C1
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,848 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Carbondale |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Media |
| Department | College of Arts and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $20,848 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,849 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.7. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 64, Cambridge C1, IELTS Academic 6.5.