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BA Journalism at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

At NYU, we believe that journalism has a critical public mission and can make a difference in a free and democratic society. Opportunities abound in the media world, but the opportunity to do compelling work that informs, engages, and matters is what drives our faculty, motivates our students, and shapes our basic approach. Our coursework focuses on the basic skills of reporting, research, writing, and multimedia storytelling.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The major in Journalism requires eight 4-credit courses (32 credits) as outlined below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Investigating Journalism; Journalistic Inquiry: The Written Word; Journalistic Inquiry: Multimedia; The Beat:; Adv Reporting:.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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