Overview
Journalism and Public Affairs from American University Washington DC candidates will choose a specialization and complete 9 credit hours in their chosen area of focus:
- Investigative Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- International Journalism
Careers
The AU School of Communication master of arts in Journalism and Public Affairs prepares you for a career as a news and information professional.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Investigative Journalism Practicum
- International Journalism
- International Investigative Reporting
- Foreign Policy and the Press
- Global Journalism: Issues and Trends in the Twenty-First Century
- Topics in International Media
- Media, Persuasion, and Democracy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
SOC operates on a rolling admissions basis for Masters programs.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 148 other Masters in Journalism in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institution
- Two letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
- Admission to the program requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least a 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) grade point average in last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
Tuition Fee
-
International
32616 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32616 USD per year during 12 months.
Tuition for National students: $1,812 Per credit hour
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
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.