Overview

Key features

Through the graduate degree in the field of Journalism at Harvard University you:

Master the latest reporting, writing, and technical skills for traditional and digital media.
Build greater confidence surrounding multimedia communication, identifying and pitching stories, and connecting with editors.
Learn techniques for conducting incisive interviews, gathering salient information, and writing compelling narratives with clarity and style.
Build knowledge of the legal requirements and ethical responsibilities in journalism.
Develop deeper understanding in a focused topic area or beat, such as American politics, international security, environmental policy, and world religions.
Complement your journalism coursework with marketing and professional communications courses to prepare for a career in business, nonprofit management, development, or fundraising, because all industries need to tell compelling stories.

Program overview

The master’s degree includes 12 courses, with at least one on campus.

Get started. You begin by completing two stipulated degree courses as outlined on the degree requirements page. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your commitment and ability to perform well as a Harvard student.
Apply to the program. While you are completing your second degree course, you submit your application. We have application cycles in the fall, spring, and summer.
Continue your studies, online and on campus. As you progress through the program, you choose from courses offered on campus or online all year round, in the fall, spring, or summer. You are required to take at least one course on campus. Weekend options available.
Complete your capstone project. You complete a significant journalism project under the direction of a professional in the field. You'll conduct a topical investigation and create a portfolio of publishable work that can include short digital media pieces, as well as longer news or magazine articles.
Graduate with your Harvard degree. You participate in the annual Harvard Commencement, receiving your Harvard University degree: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies, field: Journalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Master of Liberal Arts, Journalism degree field consists of 12 courses, with one required on-campus course. Weekend options are available.

12 Graduate Courses

The journalism program is customizable. Within the program curriculum, you choose the journalism and general electives that support your personal learning goals.

Proseminar
Feature Writing
News Reporting for the Web, Print, and Other Platforms
The Constitution and the Media
3 Journalism electives
4 General electives
Journalism capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Journalism View 136 other Masters in Journalism in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Harvard University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

To begin the admission process, you simply register—no application needed—for the following two, graduate-level degree courses (available online):

JOUR 100 Proseminar: Fundamentals and Practices of Journalism
- Before registering, you'll need to pass our online test of critical reading and writing skills or earn a B or higher in EXPO 42a, b, or c.
- You have two attempts to earn the minimum grade of B in the proseminar (a withdrawal grade counts as an attempt). The proseminar cannot be more than two years old at the time of application.
JOUR 137 Feature Writing or JOUR 140a News Reporting for the Web, Print, and Other Platforms

The two courses don't need to be taken in a particular order or in the same semester, but each course must be completed with a grade of B or higher, without letting your overall Harvard cumulative GPA dip below 3.0.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Journalism.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About