Program Overview
The Journalism at University of Maryland is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Journalism programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of Writing and Editing
- Introduction to Multimedia Skills
- Theories of Journalism and Public Communication
- News Videography
- Seminar in Mass Media History
- Seminar in Public Affairs Reporting
- Capital News Service: D.C. and Annapolis
- Specialized Topics in News Writing and Reporting; Sports Reporting and Writing
- Online Journalism
- Advanced Online News Bureau
- Advanced Kaiser Health Multimedia Reporting
- Broadcast News
- Reporting and Production
- Long Form Broadcast Journalism
- Broadcast News Bureau
- Special Problems in Communication
- Media Law/ Ethics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Submit all application materials electronically. You\xc2\x92ll need to include:
- Graduate application;
- Undergraduate transcripts;
- GRE scores;
- Statement of purpose;
- Three letters of recommendation submitted electronically;
- Three writing samples that can include clips, broadcast packages (YouTube/Vimeo links), etc.;
- Non-refundable application fee (currently $75.00)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
