M.A. Digital Journalism and Design at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in Digital Journalism and Design prepares students for digital journalism and communication, including AI, cybersecurity, emerging platforms, social media and evolving approaches to reporting and sharing information. Students complete either a formal thesis or an applied research project. The programme is accredited by ACEJMC.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Journalism and Digital Communication | Duration: 33 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Core in Multimedia Reporting, Mass Communications Ethics, Media Strategy and Theory, and Law and the Mass Media (12 hours), at least 15 hours of electives (e.g. Video Storytelling, Web Publishing, Photojournalism, Data Visualization, Social Media), and a 6-hour thesis or a 3-hour applied research project plus 3 elective hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission and English proficiency requirements apply. A baccalaureate degree in journalism or a related field with a GPA of 3.00 or better in the last two years (60 hours) or cumulatively; an 800-1000 word essay on how the degree serves the applicant's plans, referencing online contributions; an online digital-skills evaluation exam given by the department.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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