Overview

The School of Journalism’s graduate program is a hands-on, skills-based program that puts students in the field reporting on issues affecting society and the natural world.

The Environmental Science and Natural Resource Journalism MA program offered at The University of Montana is an advanced curriculum for applicants with undergraduate degrees in journalism, environmental and earth sciences, environmental studies or natural resources. We also seek applicants with professional experience in journalism, the natural resource industries and environmental nonprofit organizations.

Students make media that matters.

Their writing, reporting, photography, video and audio work is published and aired across the region and around the globe, appearing in publications like High Country News, Natural History Magazine, Civil Eats, the Washington Post and on Montana Public Radio and NPR Morning Edition, just to name a few.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism and the Environment Seminar
Studies in Press and Broadcast Law
Covering Environmental Science and Natural Resource Issues
Story Lab
Externship
Professional Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missoula, United States

Disciplines

Natural Resource Management Journalism Environmental Sciences View 121 other Masters in Journalism 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Online Application (https://www.applyweb.com/apply/uomont/menu.html) As part of this process, applicants must do the following
Self-report GRE scores. The LSAT can be considered in place of the GRE.
Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including grade point average).
3 Letters of recommendations.
Upload a statement of interest that shows evidence of potential for successful completion of the program and strong interest in the field of journalism.
Upload resume
Pay the application fee.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

38750 USD / year

≈ 38750 USD / year
Out-of-State

38750 USD / year

≈ 38750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11158 USD / year

≈ 11158 USD / year

Living costs

Missoula

United States

1000 - 2071 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Students make media that matters.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Missoula

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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