MA Journalism at University of Arizona

Programme overview

This multifaceted master's degree allows you to tailor the program in myriad ways: Opt for a professional pathway to become a working journalist or a thesis option to study the impact of media on social, political, economic and cultural events; earn a dual degree in Studies of Global Media, Bilingual Journalism and more; add a specialty in Digital Journalism, Global Journalism, or Science and Environmental Journalism; and learn in real-world situations with practical skills coursework and internships.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 2 years / 33 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Required Courses (12 units) Journalism Theory and Practice (3) International and US Media Law (3) Survey of Research Methods (3) Master's Report (3) or Thesis* (3) *Some dual degrees may require 6 units of 909 or 910.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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