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Overview
Create socially responsible, accurate and impactful digital, print, and broadcast content using the latest reporting tools. Whether you’re an active professional looking to expand your knowledge and network, or your bachelor’s degree is in another field and you want to pivot to journalism—you’ll leave DePaul headed to the next step of your writing, editing or production career.
The Journalism program from DePaul University is typically completed in two years. Classes are offered weekday evenings on the Loop Campus.
Learn from experienced reporters
- Work on investigative reporting projects with Peabody Prize-winning Chicago and national media veterans Carol Marin and Don Moseley, co-leaders of DePaul’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence. Under their guidance, students produce and edit impactful content for the Chicago Sun-Times and NBC5 as part of the DePaul Documentary Project.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Multimedia News Production
- Television News Reporting
- Newscast Production
- Visual Communication
- Brand Journalism
- Journalism Law And Ethics
- Sports Reporting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Students may be admitted to the program for the fall, winter, or spring quarters.
Language
English
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 96
Duolingo English Test 110
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 148 other Masters in Journalism in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 96
Duolingo English Test 110
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application and $40 application fee.
- Official undergraduate transcript showing the completion of a bachelor's degree (minimum grade point average preferred is 3.0 on a 4-point scale).
- A Statement of Purpose (750 words) explaining why the student is seeking admission to the program.
- A writing sample (a research paper that demonstrates the applicant's ability to synthesize and analyze scholarly work or a work-related document that demonstrates the candidate’s engagement with media-related projects)
- Or for applicants without a background in journalism, you can submit an alternate writing sample.
- Résumé or curriculum vitae.
- GRE scores are not required, but may be submitted to strengthen an application.
Tuition Fee
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International
18600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 775 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
18600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 775 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Chicago
1297 - 2491 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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