Overview

The American Journalism M.A. at New York University provides a rigorous digital curriculum designed to prepare students for the evolving demands of the global media industry. This programme combines traditional reporting values with cutting-edge technology to ensure graduates can navigate diverse platforms effectively. Students engage in synchronous virtual sessions that replicate the collaborative environment of a physical classroom.

Why American Journalism at New York University?

Students benefit from a prestigious faculty of veteran journalists, including award-winning authors and former senior producers from major networks like CNN and Forbes. The programme offers a robust support system, including a dedicated mentor network, success coaches, and professional writing tutors. Furthermore, the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute provides unique opportunities for students to publish their work in "The Click," an online publication managed by the student body. The curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing professionals to maintain their careers while earning a degree from a world-renowned institution.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 56646 per year
National fee: USD 56646 per year
Local fee: USD 56646 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of eight courses designed to build essential reporting and analytical skills. Modules may include:

Reporting the News
Feature Writing
Long-Form Narrative
Investigative Reporting
Law and Ethics in American Journalism
Media Startups and Innovation
Multimedia Storytelling
Audio Storytelling
The Broadcast Newsroom

Careers with American Journalism

Graduates from this programme are equipped to pursue diverse roles across the international media landscape. Alumni have successfully secured positions as news directors, investigative reporters, and digital producers at various high-profile organisations.

The dedicated career services team assists students with job placements, internship coordination, and pitching stories to major global publications, ensuring a smooth transition from academia to professional practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reporting the News
Law and Ethics in American Journalism
Media Startups and Innovation
Feature Writing
Investigative Reporting
Multimedia Storytelling
The Broadcast Newsroom
Audio Storytelling
Long-Form Narrative
The Working Journalist

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-32

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New York City, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in any field.
An official transcript from every academic institution you’ve attended. See below for details on transcripts, and if you have even more questions on transcripts, click here.
Three letters of recommendation from people who know your work. Learn how to request and submit your letters of recommendation.
A personal statement about why you want to earn a master’s degree in journalism. Learn more about what’s required in yours.
Three writing samples. They don’t have to be published. We want to see how you write–academic papers, articles, blog posts, write something new for us–whatever you think best reflects your writing ability. The writing sample requirement may also be met by including links to multimedia work posted on Vimeo or YouTube, etc.

Tuition Fees

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56646 USD / year

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Funding

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