Overview

The Literary Reportage programme at New York University offers a unique blend of creative writing and investigative journalism. This Master of Fine Arts degree is designed for students who wish to pursue deeply researched, stylish narratives that bring complex subjects to life. By combining the traditions of literature with the ethics of reporting, the curriculum ensures graduates emerge as fully formed journalists.

Why Literary Reportage at New York University?

Students benefit from the expertise of a distinguished faculty, including Pulitzer Prize finalists and Guggenheim fellows. The programme is housed within the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, providing access to a vibrant media landscape. A distinctive feature is the mentorship programme, which pairs students with professional writers and editors for weekly critiques and practical research experience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 56646 per year
National fee: USD 56646 per year
Local fee: USD 56646 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum balances core journalistic skills with creative exploration. Modules may include:

Literary Reportage
Writing, Research, Reporting
Audio Reportage
Journalism and Ethnography
Portfolio
Master’s Project
Apprenticeship
Investigative Reporting
Photojournalism

Careers with Literary Reportage

Graduates from this programme are equipped to work across various media platforms, including print, digital, and audio. Alumni have successfully published work in prestigious national publications and produced in-depth reporting for top-tier podcasts and radio programmes. The training prepares students for roles as investigative reporters, long-form essayists, book authors, and documentary audio producers. Recent graduates have received recognition through scholarships from the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents and prestigious journalism prizes for investigative excellence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Reportage

Writing, Research, Reporting

Audio Reportage

Writing, Research, Reporting(Journalism and Ethnography)

Portfolio

Master’s Project (4th Semester)

Apprenticeship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 116 other Masters in Journalism in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Literary Reportage considers applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field.
A journalism background is not required.
Along with the completed application, the applicant must provide one official transcript from each undergraduate or graduate institution attended,
three letters of recommendation, and
three writing samples.
A statement of purpose, which should adhere to the guidelines listed in the journalism application form, is also required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56646 USD / year

≈ 56646 USD / year
Out-of-State

56646 USD / year

≈ 56646 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56646 USD / year

≈ 56646 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Check your Eligibility

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
100% online application -- instant conditional offer
Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program

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.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

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 Literary Reportage.

Available Scholarships

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

On this page

About

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Financing

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners