Overview

The master's degree is designed to build or enhance professional knowledge, skills, and leadership in journalism and mass communications.

Key Features

The Journalism and Mass Communications program from University of Nebraska-Lincoln is designed to accommodate the needs of students with an undergraduate degree in journalism and mass communications; journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing and education professionals; or students with careers and undergraduate degrees in areas other than journalism and mass communications.

Applicants with an undergraduate major in an area of study other than journalism and mass communications or students with little or no professional related experience may be required to complete undergraduate journalism and mass communications courses.

Both specializations are available by distance education. Overall, the program's interdisciplinary curriculum combines up-to-date knowledge with practical application and individualized experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Politics and the Media

Literature of Journalism

Financial Communications

Race, Gender, and Media

Science Writing

The Social Media Landscape

Mass Media History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Lincoln, 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

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.

Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 600, Internet TOEFL100, IELTS 6.5

Resume/CV

Personal Statement: In roughly 500 words, this statement of objectives should explain your professional background and goals with this degree.

Portfolio: The purpose of the portfolio of work is to show the admissions committee the depth and breadth of your professional work, and the quality and creativity of your writing. Include up to 10 examples of your best work. You may include pieces you created in class, at work or as part of an internship, or pieces you created for your own personal use. You may include group work if you indicate your contribution. Also, if your work was published, indicate when and where.

Three recommendation letters: At least two should be academic references.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22198 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22198 USD / year

≈ 22198 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8950 USD / year

≈ 8950 USD / year

Living costs

Lincoln

United States

926 - 1371 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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