Emerson College offers several 4+1 bachelor's to master's programs for current Emerson undergraduate students. Earn your master’s degree in just one additional year by taking graduate-level courses beginning your senior year.
Benefits of enrolling in a 4+1 program include:
- Saving 25% or more on a master’s degree by counting Graduate Level classes towards both your Undergraduate and Graduate degrees
- Earning your master's in just 1 additional year instead of 2+
- Entering the workforce sooner and jumpstarting your career ahead of your peers
- Additional networking opportunities with graduate-level faculty
Application Deadlines
Fall 2024
Priority: November 1
Spring 2024
Priority: April 1
Summer 2024
Not offered
4+1 MA in Publishing and Writing
Prepare yourself for a career in publishing. Learn the process of writing, editing, producing, promoting, and distributing literary pieces. Explore new forms of media and learn what it takes to represent writers as an agent.
4+1 MA in Sports Communication
Take your passion for sports to the next level with a Master’s in Sports Communication. Learn media coaching for athletes, sports law, events management, speech writing, and more.
4+1 MA in Political Communication
Influence politics locally, nationally, or globally. Learn to manage political campaigns, conduct public opinion research, create persuasive communications, write speeches, and analyze debates.
4+1 MA in Public Relations
Take your communication skills to the next level with a Master’s in Public Relations. Learn how to craft crisis communication plans, analyze social media trends, write speeches, and persuade an audience as a Public Relations professional.
4+1 MA in Strategic Marketing Communication
Blend creativity and business strategy with a Master’s in Strategic Marketing Communication. You will learn the art of storytelling, strategize communication plans for national and global businesses, and apply these learnings using digital marketing, brand strategy, and strategic planning, to engage your target audience.
