Overview

The Master of Arts in Journalism from University of Maryland is a research-oriented, thesis program of 30 credits. The program is intended for experienced journalists, academics and others who are looking for a more scholarly master’s program.

The degree offers a great deal of flexibility by tapping into the resources of the University of Maryland, a top-ranked, public, research institution located minutes away from Washington, D.C., Annapolis and Baltimore. The college’s unmatched access to internships in one of the nation’s top media markets and opportunities to learn from the pros working in today’s multimedia newsrooms make the Philip Merrill College of Journalism a training ground like no other.

Facilities and Special Resources

The University of Maryland is located just a few miles from Washington, the media capital of the world. Students and researchers have access to The Washington Post and USA Today, as well as hundreds of Washington bureaus for newspapers, online news sites, and TV and radio news outlets from around the world. The Philip Merrill College of Journalism operates daily news bureaus in Washington, D.C., at the Ronald Reagan Building a few blocks from the White House; in Annapolis, just a block from the Maryland State House; and on campus from two locations -- Knight Hall, our state-of-the-art building with multiple news labs and opportunities for multi-platform experimentation; and UMTV, a cable TV station that reaches more than 600,000 homes in central Maryland.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing and Editing

Multimedia Skills

Theories of Journalism and Public Communication

News Videography

Seminar in Mass Media History

Seminar in Public Affairs Reporting

Capital News Service: D.C. and Annapolis

Specialized Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Sports Reporting and Writing

Online Journalism

Advanced Online News Bureau

Advanced Kaiser Health Multimedia Reporting

Broadcast News

Reporting and Production

Long Form Broadcast Journalism

Broadcast News Bureau

Special Problems in Communication

Media Law/ Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose

Transcript(s)

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)

CV/Resume

Portfolio (Multimedia Requirements section) (optional)

3 Writing Samples

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Out-of-State

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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

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