University of Southern California campus

Arts & Humanities

Journalism (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

A 30-unit master's that can be completed in eleven months through a seven-week summer immersion plus 23 units across fall and spring. Students choose an emphasis in long-form video, news video, audio, text or digital storytelling.

Department: School of Journalism  |  Duration: 30 units; can be completed in 11 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Prescribed courses include Summer and Fall Digital Journalism Immersion, Introduction to Investigative Reporting, News Numbers and Data Journalism, Coding and Programming for Storytelling, Mass Communication Law and a capstone project, plus 13 approved elective units.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Fluency in English is needed for success in the programme; no foreign language or research tool requirement. Students may waive JOUR 560 with a similar undergraduate course (syllabus approved by the graduate director). Programme-level progression: GPA below 3.0 leads to academic probation.

Duration: 30 units; can be completed in 11 months

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities

Acting, Stage and Screen (BFA)

University of Southern California, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year students enter in the fall semester; applicants can apply Early Decision (binding), Early

Arts & Humanities

American Popular Culture (BA)

University of Southern California, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year students enter in the fall semester; applicants can apply Early Decision (binding), Early

Arts & Humanities

American Studies and Ethnicity (BA)

University of Southern California, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year students enter in the fall semester; applicants can apply Early Decision (binding), Early

Arts & Humanities

Animation and Digital Arts (BFA)

University of Southern California, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year students enter in the fall semester; applicants can apply Early Decision (binding), Early

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.