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USA, Massachusetts
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1898
Total Students: 25,000 +
Int. Students: 14,000 +
Main Campus Address
360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
The Master of Science in Media Advocacy enhances students’ abilities to lead and contribute to mission-advancing efforts for a wide variety of organizations—from advocacy and lobbying organizations, trade and labor groups, and nonprofit entities, to strategic communication and government affairs departments. Created through a collaboration between Northeastern University’s School of Journalism and School of Law, the degree uniquely combines foundations in governmental structures and the legal system with sophisticated training in the latest communication techniques. These include social media, web communications and videography, as well as data analytics and data-driven storytelling.
As today’s organizations—from government entities to nonprofits to large corporations—increasingly understand the ways in which they must effectively communicate in visual, textual, and audio forms, they are seeing a substantial need for employees and thought leaders who possess these media skills. In response, the MS in Media Advocacy equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply research-driven strategic communication techniques and multimedia skills in diverse formats. The program incorporates diverse disciplines, including data and information visualization, and the opportunity to specialize in specific areas such as civil rights or environmental policy, experience design, and more. With this inclusive curriculum, graduates will be prepared to directly and indirectly advocate for organizations, ideas, and initiatives in a multitude of fields, while also becoming media-empowered citizens in a global, media-driven society.
Master's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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sep 2025 | Opening Later |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Type of Scholarship | Scholarship Information | Amount/ Range |
Undergraduate Merit based scholarship-prestigious Dean’s Scholarship Northeastern National Scholarships Graduate Merit scholarships by college |
Undergraduate Merit based scholarship-prestigious Dean’s Scholarship: All fall first-year applicants who apply for undergraduate admission to Northeastern no later than the Regular Decision deadline of January 1 are considered. Northeastern National Scholarships-Awarded to admitted students who are designated as National Merit Finalists and list Northeastern University–Boston as their first-choice college with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by the priority deadline (April 11, 2025). Note: Students can receive only one of the above scholarships. These awards are not available to students in the Northeastern London double degree program. LINK: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/cost-financial-aid/merit-scholarships/ Merit scholarships by college you may be considered for merit-based scholarships through your chosen college. To be considered for these awards, you must submit your application for admission by the application deadline. Bouvé College of Health Sciences College of Arts, Media and Design College of Engineering College of Professional Studies College of Science College of Social Sciences and Humanities D’Amore-McKim School of Business Khoury College of Computer Sciences School of Law Please note that scholarship eligibility criteria may vary depending on the scholarship and the program or college, and awards are managed by individual academic departments—not the Office of Student Financial Services. If you have questions regarding merit-based scholarships for graduate programs, please contact the department, college, or school to which you are applying or are currently enrolled. LINK: https://graduate.northeastern.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships/ |
Undergraduate Merit based scholarship-prestigious Dean’s Scholarship: up to $28,000 annually Northeastern National Scholarships-Competitive merit-based award (exact amount not specified); replaces other Northeastern merit awards Graduate Merit scholarships by college: varies |
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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