Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Journalism/ MA in Journalism in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Combined Baccalaureate and Master's Prog
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Many graduate students discover that either the two-year or BJ/MA curriculum aligns well with their goals, as these programs were carefully designed by faculty to balance academic rigor with professional demands. Any modifications to your chosen program should be discussed with your academic advisor.
While 37 credits are mandatory for degree completion, certain programs may recommend taking extra credits. These are optional enhancements, not compulsory requirements.
The program offers both theoretical instruction and hands-on training across various specializations:
Advertising and Public Relations
Radio Broadcasting and Podcast Production
Television News Broadcasting
Financial Journalism
Creative Copywriting
Visual Design
Documentary Storytelling
Editorial Processes
Communication Research Methods
Political Reporting
Investigative and Data-Driven Journalism
Periodical Writing and Editing
News Gathering
Strategic Communication Management
Visual Journalism
The BJ/MA programs are structured to expand upon the comprehensive undergraduate education students received at the institution.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Academic Transcripts -
You must submit transcripts from every school or college you have attended including -
transcripts from every high school attended grades nine through 12 or equivalent.
transcripts from all colleges-universities attended.
If your transcripts are in a language other than English you must submit -
the original transcripts in native language.
their English translation if curriculum was not taught in English.
US High School Students -
If you attend a US high school, you must submit every transcript from each high school you attended grades nine through 12 including -
US high school transcripts.
transcripts from any high schools you attended in your home country.
the original transcripts.
their English translation.
They do not accept grades from your home country that have been transferred to or adjusted by your US high school This is why you must include the transcripts from your home country.
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements -
GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale.
GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale.
Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale.
Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale.
IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher.
TOEFL IBT - Minimum Overall Score - 100, Minimum Section Score - 17.
IELTS - Minimum Overall Score - 7.0, Minimum Section Score - 6.0.
You must submit transcripts from every school or college you have attended including -
transcripts from every high school attended grades nine through 12 or equivalent.
transcripts from all colleges-universities attended.
If your transcripts are in a language other than English you must submit -
the original transcripts in native language.
their English translation if curriculum was not taught in English.
US High School Students -
If you attend a US high school, you must submit every transcript from each high school you attended grades nine through 12 including -
US high school transcripts.
transcripts from any high schools you attended in your home country.
the original transcripts.
their English translation.
They do not accept grades from your home country that have been transferred to or adjusted by your US high school This is why you must include the transcripts from your home country.
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements -
GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale.
GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale.
Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale.
Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale.
IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher.
TOEFL IBT - Minimum Overall Score - 100, Minimum Section Score - 17.
IELTS - Minimum Overall Score - 7.0, Minimum Section Score - 6.0.
Tuition
USD
34,860