BS Economics and Journalism at Northeastern University

Programme overview

The combined major in economics and journalism integrates analytical skills from economics with the principles, practices and responsibilities of journalism, with applications in public policy, business, law and media.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences and Humanities / College of Arts, Media and Design | Department: Economics; Journalism | Duration: 129 semester hours (89 in the major) | Study mode: co-op | Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Principles of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Theory, Statistics for Economists, Applied Econometrics and Understanding Today's News, plus journalism courses.

Career pathways

Communicating economic issues in areas such as public policy, business, law and the media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide first-year undergraduate admission (Northeastern): apply via the Common Application or Coalition Application with a $75 fee or fee waiver request; official high school transcript with final grades from grades 9, 10 and 11; school report from the counselor; one teacher and one school counselor recommendation (1-2 optional additional letters); standardized testing is optional (test-optional). International applicants: non-native English speakers submit an approved English test or request a waiver; there is no minimum score, and the middle 50% of admitted students score TOEFL iBT 106-113, IELTS Academic 7.5-8.0, Duolingo 135-145, PTE Academic 73-78 (results no older than 2 years; IELTS Indicator, PTE Academic Online, TOEFL Essentials and TOEFL ITP not accepted); high school transcripts must be sent directly by the school, and a Declaration and Certification of Finances is required. Deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action Nov 1; Early Decision II and Regular Decision Jan 1.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants apply for Fall entry through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action or Regular Decision. Transfer applicants can apply for Fall or Spring entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action November 1; Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 1. Decision notifications: ED I by January 1, EA by February 15, ED II by March 1, RD by April 1.

Transfer deadlines: Fall April 1; Spring October 15 (extended).

First-year and transfer applicants apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable). SAT/ACT is optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/

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