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Tuition USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Duration 18 months
Deadline 2015-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Nevada, U.S.
Language English

Program Overview

The Journalism at Desert Research Institute is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Journalism programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Nevada, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Journalism programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:

  1. Journalist
  2. PR Manager
  3. Content Strategist
  4. Media Producer
  5. Digital Marketing Manager
  6. Communications Officer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. The Future of Journalism
  2. Storytelling I: Writing
  3. Engagement

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • An official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Scores on the TOEFL exam (international students only)
  • Recent GRE scores
  • Letter of intent explaining why the student wants to pursue graduate work in this program, what the student hopes to gain from participating, the assets the student brings to the program and how the student plans to use the degree after graduation
  • Three letters of recommendation, including one from a recent employer
  • Professional work samples, if available, which may include published articles or photographs or other examples of professional experience

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Desert Research Institute directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Desert Research Institute

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    Desert Research Institute

    Nevada, U.S.

    Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a nonprofit research campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and a sister property of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), the organization that...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2015-03-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 18 months
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