PhD in Media Arts and Technology at Duquesne University

The Media Arts and Technology at Duquesne University is a Full Time PhD program offered at the university's main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2026.

About PhD in Media Arts and Technology

Certificate in Media Arts and Technology

An 18-credit (six-course) certificate in media arts and technology is for professionals who want to keep current in the fast-paced, evolving field in which media, design and technology intersect. The certificate affords professionals opportunities to explore and research careers in media, design and production, and technology. The media arts and technology certificate allows students to build a focused program of study. Certificate students may concentrate in creative & strategic media or interactive design.

The creative & strategic media program focuses on effective multimedia storytelling and visual communication approaches utilized in journalism, public relations, advertising, publishing and digital media production.

The interactive design program focuses on designing interactive media products (e.g., websites, apps, augmented reality, immersive media experiences), user experience (UX) design and research, usability and technology.

Students concentrating in creative & strategic media must take the following courses:

DMA 501 Introduction to Media Design
DMA 505 Graphic Design Process

And one of the following courses:

MDIA 582 Legal Issues in Media OR
ADPR 567 Research Methods OR
MDIA 565 Ethical Issues in Media

Three additional graduate courses from the Department of Media selected after consultation with the graduate director.

Students concentrating in interactive design must take:

DMA 545 Interactive Design Studio (Methods)
DMA 562 Elements of User Experience (UX) Design
DMA 564 Human Computer Interaction
DMA 572 Development Studio

Two additional graduate courses from the Department of Media selected after consultation with the graduate director. Courses may be transferred to the M.F.A. program provided the request is made prior to your last course. At that time, you must provide three letters of reference.

Optional Concentrations: Literacy Studies, Writing and Film Studies

Disciplines

McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Media Arts and Technology at Duquesne University

Entry Requirements

Complete Your Application

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Fee Information

How to Apply

Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

PhD in Media Arts and Technology at Duquesne University

Duquesne University

United States of America, Pittsburgh