MA Journalism at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

A multimedia-focused master's preparing students for news outlets, digital and social platforms and corporate communications, with reporting projects in collaboration with Colorado media outlets and internships at radio and television stations and news organizations.

Faculty: College of Media, Communication and Information / Environmental Design | Department: Journalism | Duration: Professional practice option 30 credits (as little as two semesters plus a summer); area of expertise option 36 credits (four semesters) | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Core courses: Media Technology Boot Camp, Newsgathering and Multimedia Storytelling 1, Data Journalism, Journalism Law and Ethics, News Corps, and a Graduate Professional Project capstone, plus electives or an area of expertise.

Career pathways

Prepares students for professional roles in news outlets, digital and social media and corporate communications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75; three letters of recommendation; 500-word statement of purpose; resume; international applicants need TOEFL 600 (iBT 100).

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.

Graduate programmes set their own entry terms and deadlines on their programme pages; all deadlines are 10:00 pm Mountain Time. Fall, spring and summer terms are billed for graduate students.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants, payable online. GRE or GMAT requirements and deadlines vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/graduateschool/admissions

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