Program Overview
The Journalism at University of Oklahoma 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 30,580 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Norman, 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
- [\'A Journalism student graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree with the option of three separate tracks: print, broadcast, or multimedia. A Master of Arts degree in Journalism is also available and a new Ph.D. program began in Fall 2007.\', \'Journalism students typically have interests in writing, reporting, copy editing, graphic design, multimedia and photography. They often are interested in people and are naturally curious. High school preparation should include courses in English and creative writing. Working in high school publications would also be beneficial, but not necessary.\', "In 2009, the Gaylord College was chosen as a partner school by the Scripps Howard Foundation enabling OU students to receive special grants and internships. Journalism students compete with others across the nation for internships in major markets. More students from Gaylord College\'s programs participate in internships than any other college at OU. Students are encouraged to supplement traditional classroom experience with on-the-job training. The college\'s location on the edge of the Oklahoma City metropolitan market provides students with outstanding professional opportunities while earning a degree. Opportunities abound across the U.S. as well.", \'Many Journalism students choose to participate in Student Media. The Oklahoma Daily, Sooner yearbook and other feature publications are award-winning projects that give students the opportunity to gain experience in the field prior to graduation. Journalism students regularly compete at the national level and receive internships and jobs from top-tier media outlets.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The Masters program at the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication admits students with a variety of academic backgrounds with bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees in many areas. To allow for students without previous academic work in media, required coursework can be taken concurrently with graduate coursework during the first two semesters of study.
To be accepted to the program, a student must have:
- a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework
- taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) in the last five years
- preferred minimum quantitative score is 150
- preferred minimum verbal score is 150
- preferred minimum analytical writing (essay) score is 4.5
- taken the TOEFL and TWE if not from the United States
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 30,580 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 30,580 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Norman, United States
University of Oklahoma is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
