Overview

The Master of Arts degree program in Journalism from Michigan State University combines professional skills training and research for students interested in pursuing a career in media or academia.

There are two tracks that students can choose from – research thesis (Plan A) or professional project (Plan B). If students want to specialize further, they can select one of our optional concentrations: Science and Environmental Journalism, and International Journalism.

Expansive coursework

The program can be tailored to meet students’ diverse interests and skillsets. The students are journalism professionals climbing to the next level, experts in other areas who want journalism and communication careers or who wish to use those skills, accomplished journalism undergraduate degree holders who want to specialize, and scholars who want careers in academia with an aim toward a Ph.D.MSU's School of Journalism offers top-tier training in visual and written storytelling as well as environmental and science journalism — provided by nationally recognized researchers and Emmy and Pulitzer Prize winners. Faculty encourage students to think "outside the box" and prepare them to step out of the classroom today and into a job tomorrow. Our graduates are rising stars as professionals in the industry and researchers in academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Research Methods

Media, Society and Theory

Journalism History and Qualitative Methods

Multiple Media ReportingI

Media, Society and Theory

Applied Research Methods in Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Online MSU Graduate School Application: The fee is $65 for domestic students and $75 for international students and can be paid with credit card, check (U.S. funds) or money order (see application for details).
Three (3) letters of recommendation
An Academic Statement
A Personal Statement
A CV or Resume:

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Tuition Fee

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International

51900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1730 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

51900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1730 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

26790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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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