Overview

Course Description

The dual degree Journalism and Computer Science program at Columbia University prepares students for robust opportunities in both fields, including designing and building platforms, algorithms and applications for journalism or pursuing research and development work in computer science related to journalism, natural language processing and the digital humanities.

The program offers the highest caliber of computer science and journalism training at Columbia University. Students enroll for a total of four semesters at the Journalism and Engineering schools, learning the fundamentals of reporting and writing while developing a working background in computer science and software design.

This program aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of how particular fields of computer science relate to journalism practice. Our goal is to train a new generation of computationally literate journalists (or journalistically literate computer scientists) who will redefine journalism as we know it.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data mining
Database system design
Advanced software engineering
User interface design
Computer graphics
Security and networking

Frontiers of Computational Journalism
The principles of statistical analysis and the human processes that generate data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Journalism View 909 other Masters in Computer Sciences 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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

$100 nonrefundable application fee
Official transcript(s)
Three letters of recommendation
Writing test
Proof of English language proficiency (where applicable for non-native speakers of English)
General essays on personal and professional interests
Specialization essay (for applicants to Stabile investigative and documentary programs)
Resume
Journalistic or written work samples
No GRE required

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

81500 USD / full

≈ 81500 USD / full
Out-of-State

81500 USD / full

≈ 81500 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

81500 USD / full

≈ 81500 USD / full

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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Funding

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