Overview

Designed specifically for those interested in reporting about Latinx communities around the world, the Bilingual Journalism program at The University of Arizona is breaking ground as a fully bilingual program 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 program 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 programs 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 programs. 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.

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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

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International

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Nat: Rolling admission, but: Fall - July 1 (final); Spring - Nov 1 (final).

Int: Rolling admission, but: Fall - Apr 1 (final). Spring , Sept 1 (final).

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

34100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34100 USD per year during 24 months.
National

34100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34100 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

14900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14900 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Tucson

830 - 1140 USD /month

Living costs

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

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.

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