Memphis,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Journalism and Strategic Media - Mass Media Research in Memphis United States | University of Memphis
University of Memphis
|
Memphis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Program Focus and Goals: The Journalism and Strategic Media Mass Media Research concentration (MA) equips students with coursework tailored for academic careers in mass media research. This curriculum caters to undergraduates pursuing research-focused paths and those planning advanced graduate studies.
Key learning outcomes include:
Implementing principles of free speech and press rights globally and domestically.
Comprehending the multicultural evolution of media professionals and institutions in communication development.
Practicing inclusive communication that elevates marginalized groups across racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and ability spectrums.
Creating impactful visual and informational content using relevant technologies.
Producing clear, well-structured written materials suited to professional communication contexts.
Upholding ethical standards while pursuing truthful, accurate, fair, and diverse reporting.
Employing analytical skills for research and information assessment within communication fields.
Utilizing fundamental quantitative and statistical methods effectively.
Assessing personal and peer work for precision, equity, clarity, style, and grammar.
Leveraging modern tools relevant to communication professions.
Advancing knowledge within journalism and strategic media disciplines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Graduate School is open to anyone holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. In cases, where a program’s accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. Applicants should have completed undergraduate or graduate work of sufficient quality and scope to enable them to successfully pursue graduate study. The University of Memphis offers equal educational opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or disability.
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores required by the University:
Duolingo English Test- For students affected by test center closures due to COVID-19, the University is temporarily accepting Duolingo as an alternative. 100 or higher on the overall score, all sub scores must be at least 80.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Institution code 1459. TOEFL - 550 or higher on the paper version, 79 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System- 6.0 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 53 or higher
Tuition
USD
17,010