Overview

The M.A. in Reporting the Nation and New York in Multimedia at New York University provides an immersive environment for aspiring journalists to develop professional storytelling skills. Students engage in hands-on reporting from the very beginning, using New York City as a primary laboratory before expanding their reach to national stories. The curriculum is designed to produce versatile reporters capable of navigating the evolving digital media landscape.

Why Reporting the Nation and New York in Multimedia at New York University?

This programme stands out for its "learn by doing" philosophy, where students produce professional-grade multimedia content from day one. The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute provides access to distinguished faculty, including Pulitzer Prize winners and veteran correspondents from major outlets like The New Yorker and The New York Times. Students benefit from unique field opportunities, such as embedded journalism exercises at West Point or travelling to report on national elections and environmental crises. The programme's focus on agility ensures graduates are proficient in video, audio, data visualisation, and photography, making them highly competitive in modern newsrooms.

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

Modules may include:

Writing, Research and Reporting
Law
Ethics
Beat Reporting
Digital Newsroom
Photojournalism
Investigative Reporting
Data Journalism
Magazine Writing

Careers with Reporting the Nation and New York in Multimedia

Graduates of this programme are prepared for immediate entry into high-pressure media environments, equipped with a substantial portfolio of published work from the student-led platform, Pavement Pieces. The integration of mandatory internships allows students to gain vital industry experience while still studying. Recent alumni have successfully secured full-time roles at prestigious organisations, including NBC News, Vice Media, and the New York Daily News. The programme's emphasis on multi-platform proficiency enables graduates to pursue diverse roles such as investigative reporters, multimedia producers, photojournalists, and digital editors across the global news industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing, Research and Reporting
Law or Ethics or a combination of the two
Journalism elective
Digital Newsroom
Photojournalism
Magazine Writing Classes
Podcasting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 253 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in any field and with a wide variety of experience.
A 3.0 or higher GPA
All of your undergrad academic transcripts.
Three letters of recommendation
We need three writing samples, what you feel is your best work. You can also submit video. If you have been published, please send those clips. But clips are rarely a deciding factor in the review process.
A personal statement, we want to get to know you and why you want to attend the program.
You must receive your undergraduate degree (U.S. baccalaureate or equivalent) from an institution of recognized standing before enrollment in the Graduate School.

Tuition Fees

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56646 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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