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Media Arts

University of Michigan
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Ann Arbor, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Media Arts at University of Michigan is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Media Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Media Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Media Arts: Immersion and Enculturation
  2. Engineering Applications of Media Technology
  3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration I
  4. Interdisciplinary Collaboration II
  5. Thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.6

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.6 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Incoming students should have an earned BM, BA, BFA or BS degree and experience with electroacoustic music or multimedia composition, technology-enhanced performance, production and computer programming.

Application Requirements

  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended must be submitted. An earned degree transcript demonstrating a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.6 from an accredited baccalaureate institution is required.
  • A written statement of purpose
  • Recommendations from at least three persons able to evaluate your potential for graduate study in media arts.
  • Upload a portfolio of your best work in any medium

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About University of Michigan

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, United States

public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months