Apply Now: Graduate Certificate in New Media at BCNM

The Berkeley Center for New Media offers a Graduate Certificate in New Media as a coursework certification for Master’s students.

Designed to enhance interdisciplinary graduate studies at UC Berkeley, the Graduate Certificate Program emphasizes critical understanding of the nature and implications of new media, broadly conceived, drawing on theories and methodologies from across the disciplinary spectrum—the arts, the humanities and social sciences, and science and engineering. The Graduate Certificate in New Media provides students with an introduction to the different facets of new media research and an ensuing competitive edge for some of the most desirable jobs in industry and academia. Affiliation with the New Media faculty and student community may enhance opportunities for innovative and collaborative research.

The Graduate Certificate in New Media serves as an adjunct to existing master’s degree-granting programs. Upon successful completion of all requirements, you will receive a certificate with the designation: “Graduate Certificate Program in New Media.” This designation certifies that you have participated in, and successfully completed, a Certificate Program in New Media in addition to your home department’s requirements for the master’s degree. The award of the certificate will also be posted to your transcript. Fall 2025 applications are due November 1, 2025.

To learn more about requirements and the application process, please visit our Graduate Certificate page.