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Overview
Key facts:
Students in the Journalism program at University of Maryland culminates in a review of their journalism portfolio by a panel of faculty and professionals.
There is no thesis requirement for MJ students. Broadcast or multi-platform students may further specialize in investigative, computational/data or sports focuses and may also steer their degree into other types of journalism through course selection. In their last semester, MJ students enroll in a six-credit capstone course in one of the Capital News Service (CNS) bureaus on campus, in Annapolis or Washington, D.C.
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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 68
TOEFL® IBT 96
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 155 other Masters in Journalism in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.5
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 68
TOEFL® IBT 96
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of purpose (NOTE TO DATA JOURNALISM APPLICANTS: Please outline your interest in data journalism in this statement.)
- Three writing samples
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Transcripts
- TOEFL for international students
- Portfolio is optional
- GRE is not required
Tuition Fee
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International
61416 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1706 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
61416 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1706 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
27648 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 768 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for College Park
1676 - 2838 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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