Overview

Designed specifically for those interested in reporting about Latinx communities around the world, the Bilingual Journalism programme at The University of Arizona is breaking ground as a fully bilingual programme incorporating innovative storytelling models for the digital age. You'll explore entrepreneurial journalism, pioneer emerging reporting techniques and engage in the conversational style of the digital world.

Key Features

The master’s degree in Bilingual Journalism is a cutting-edge programme that offers professional and academic training for students who want to report about and/or for Latinx communities in the United States and abroad.

It is one of the only fully bilingual programmes in the country. Graduates will acquire a robust set of skills in both Spanish and English that will translate into a significant competitive edge in the workplace.

Innovation and new models of storytelling in the digital age also set this master’s degree apart from other programmes. Students will explore entrepreneurial models of journalism, such as crowd-funding and nonprofit or donor-based hyperlocal and translocal projects.

In addition, students will practice innovative ways of reporting and disseminating news for non-legacy media by incorporating the conversational style of the internet, social media, community engagement and advanced understanding of their audiences.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Latinx and News Media in the United States

Global Latinx Diasphoric Transnationalism and News Media

Covering Latinx Affairs I: Bilingual Multimedia Reporting Audio Production (taught in Spanish)

Covering Latinx Affairs II: Bilingual Multimedia Reporting Video Production (taught in Spanish)

Bilingual Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona.

A grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Statement of Purpose: It should describe your goals and objectives for wanting to pursue this graduate degree.

Recommenders: The School of Journalism requires each applicant to have a minimum of three recommenders provide answers to our online questions on their behalf.

Resume/CV.

Transcripts.

Writing Sample. Provide two or three journalistic, business or academic writing samples that demonstrate your command of the English language and your ability to organize your thoughts coherently.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 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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