College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Journalism in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This Master of Arts (JOUR) program is designed primarily for seasoned journalists pursuing an academic, research-based journalism qualification to prepare for teaching roles or doctoral studies. The 30-credit Master of Arts in Journalism emphasizes scholarly research and requires a thesis. It caters to working journalists, academics, and professionals seeking an intellectually rigorous graduate program. Students benefit from the University of Maryland's extensive resources as a leading public research university near Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore. With exceptional internship access in a major media hub and opportunities to learn from industry experts in modern newsrooms, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism provides unparalleled professional development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the master’s program must hold a bachelor’s degree from a accredited institution of higher learning. Undergraduate study of journalism and/or professional experience in journalistic fields are not required. Students must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), provide three writing samples and obtain three letters of recommendation.
iBT TOEFL Requirements
Total - 96 (Speaking - 22, Listening - 24, Reading - 26, Writing - 24)
IELTS Requirements
Overall - 7 (Listening - 7, Reading - 7, Writing - 7, Speaking - 6.5)
PTE Requirements
Total - 68
Writing - 68
Tuition
USD
32,490