Overview

Journalism and Media Studies courses of study at 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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism & Media Studies
Resources and communicating research
Quantitative Research

Strategic Media
Digital and Social Media

Journalism and Media Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 306 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

25985 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year during 12 months.
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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