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Overview
Journalism and Media Studies courses of study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas , are designed to engage research in diverse career arenas such as human resources, politics, advertising, education, public relations, broadcasting, and social services, as well as for students who aspire to continue their education in doctoral programs.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a grounding in mass communication theory.
- Achieve competencies in research methodologies relevant to the field.
- Develop critical thinking necessary for careers in higher education or management in the media industries.
- Balance the discipline's varied traditions in theoretical, historical, and applied research, with particular attention to the shifting media landscape.
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Courses include:
- Epistemology and biases
- Research design and sampling
- Working with datasets
- Conceptualization, operationalization, and measurement
- Ethics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 338 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- A copy of your undergraduate transcripts (you must have a GPA of at least 3.00 in the last 90 credits of undergraduate course work).
- At least three letters of recommendation from people who are able to attest to the applicant's ability to do graduate-level work. At least one of these letters should come from a former or current professor or college-level instructor.
- A letter of intent detailing the applicant's goals and expectations as a graduate student in journalism and media studies.
- A writing sample such as a college course term paper.
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23411 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23411 USD per year during 12 months. -
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6869 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6869 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Las Vegas
880 - 1430 USD /month
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