Overview

Journalism has never been more crucial. Today’s journalists must know how to tell stories that capture the attention of diverse audiences. They should know how to report and write with accuracy and compassion across every platform. They need to be able to think critically about the world and the role of journalism in it. This hands-on programme will teach you those skills and get you ready to step into your first job with confidence.

Key Facts

The Magazine, News and Digital Journalism programme from Syracuse University is a 12-month programme. It is designed to hone your reporting and writing skills across different types of media on multiple platforms.

You’ll learn how to find, research, investigate and pitch stories. You’ll learn to write clearly and concisely while weaving facts and storylines into compelling narratives. You’ll master multimedia skills and learn how different aspects of a story work well on a variety of mediums, while creating content for a variety of audiences and platforms. This master’s programme emphasizes the core skills of interviewing, reporting, editing and writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism Ethics & Diversity

News Writing and Reporting

Graphic Design

Magazine and News Editing

Multimedia Storytelling for Journalists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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135

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100

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Credits

37 SCH

37-38

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

$45 application fee

A résumé

A personal statement

Transcripts from any post-secondary institution in which you earned or will earn a degree.

The GRE is optional.

Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score for international applicants. If those tests are not available to you, we will also accept the Duolingo English Test.

Two letters of recommendation, preferably at least one from an academic reference.

Online video interview submitted via Kira Talent

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 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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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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