In Fall 2018, New York University will launch one of the first Animal Studies M.A. programs in the world. We are now accepting applications for our inaugural class.

Animal Studies

Animal Studies is a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field that draws from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to examine what nonhuman animals are like, how human and nonhuman animals relate to each other, and the aesthetic, moral, social, political, economic, and ecological significance of these relations.

NYU Animal Studies

NYU Animal Studies, active since 2010, is a central gathering place for people interested in these issues. Our students work with leading scholars and practitioners; participate in intensive seminars, workshops, and conferences; and engage in a wide range of theoretical, practical, and creative pursuits upon graduation.

Program Details

NYU Animal Studies M.A. students will take core and elective courses in Animal Studies, Environmental Studies, and related fields, and will pursue self-directed thesis projects with the support of faculty mentors, a thesis instructor, and fellow students. Projects can be research articles, policy proposals, or artistic works.

Admissions Details

We will accept applications on a rolling basis through March 15, 2018. There are no disciplinary requirements for admission—we welcome applications from anyone interested, and we will work with each admitted student to create a personalized course of study that serves their interests and aspirations.

Contact

You can learn more about NYU Animal Studies here, and you can learn more about the NYU Animal Studies M.A. Program here. If you have any questions at all, or if you want to receive updates, please feel free to email us at gsas.animal.studies@nyu.edu and we will be happy to talk with you.