BA Journalism at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The BA in Journalism covers traditional journalism and multimedia reporting, including writing, digital photography and audio and video podcasting, taught through an ethical lens. Concentrations include sports journalism and public relations, with internships such as with ESPN.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Department: Department of Journalism | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Reporting and multimedia production using multimedia classrooms, a broadcast studio, control room and editing studios.

Career pathways

Careers in print, online, television, radio, photography and public relations, plus teaching, law and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-year applicants to UMass Amherst (all undergraduate majors): complete Common Application including the UMass questions, official high school transcript (grades 9-11), official transcripts for any college coursework, one letter of recommendation, and a $90 application fee. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test-optional policy). Minimum high school units: English 4; Mathematics 4 (Algebra II minimum, including math in senior year); Natural Science 3 (labs); Social Science 2 (one course in US history); Foreign Language 2 of the same language; Electives 2. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency.

Requirements published at faculty 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: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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