Which one is better? Please help me!

[Serenabest]

Dear all,

 

I have been admitted into two graduate programs, one is LSE/USC MA dual degree program in global communication, the other is NYU MA program in Media, Culture and Communication.

 

I have no idea now……

 

Both programs are so attracting for me!

 

In the future, I want to pursue PhD degree, having a career in the academic field.

 

Could someone give me some advice? Could any insiders share the experiences with me? PLEASE!!!

 

Thank you very much in advance!!!

 

All the bests,

Serena

[juilletmercredi]

This is not my field, but just by looking quickly at the websites, the LSE/USC program seems to be geared towards people who want to work in the industry and focus on global/international communication, whereas the NYU program seems geared towards students who want to do scholarly work on media and communications and proceed to graduate programs.  (I only gleaned that from the overview: LSE emphasizes USC's connections to the Los Angeles media industry and the USC page emphasizes professional development, with most alumni going into jobs directly after; NYU starts off by talking about contemporary theory and key debates.)

 

Do you want to pursue a PhD directly after the MA program, or do you want to work for a few years first?  The LSE/USC program may aid you in working within the media industry better, but the MA program at NYU may be more geared for preparing you for a PhD program in the field.

[Serenabest]

Thanks a lot!