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 programmes.

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 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 116 other Masters in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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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 Fees

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

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Non-residents

28895 USD / year

≈ 28895 USD / year
Out-of-State

28605 USD / year

≈ 28605 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8413 USD / year

≈ 8413 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Las Vegas

Funding

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