Overview

In the Professional Journalism program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we'll prepare you to exceed in your career through hands-on experiences and faculty mentoring. Resources include:

Financial support through assistantships and fellowships
Workshops and special topic events to help you prepare for success after graduate school

Professional feedback through faculty mentoring

Night owl or early riser, earn a Professional Journalism degree on your own terms.

Mix and match online and on-campus classes for a program that best fits your lifestyle.
Be part of a robust online community
Connect to your classes and classmates on-the-go
Flexible classes allows you to both work and complete coursework

Programme Structure

Courses:

Ethics and Issues in Mass Communication
Multi-platform Journalism
Entrepreneurial Journalism
Professional Project
Journalism & Mass Communications
Broadcasting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Lincoln, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 284 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application for Graduate Admission
$50 non-refundable application processing fee
One (1) set of official transcripts
If you are not a US citizen and you expect to hold an F or J visa: financial resource information

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20944 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20944 USD per year during 12 months.
National

20944 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20944 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

8434 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8434 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

926 - 1371 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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