Program Overview
The Journalism at University of Oregon is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 24,759 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,552 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Oregon, 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
- Reporting and Information Strategies
- Visual Studies in Journalism
- News Editing
- Mass Communication and Society
- Journalistic Interview
- Reporting
- Story Development
- Multimedia Story (Optional, but strongly recommended)
- Advanced Story Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A firm mastery of English, including American mass-communication idiom, is necessary for success at the graduate level. International students who lack such mastery are required to attend courses at the American English Institute on campus before participating in the graduate program.
Admission to the graduate program is granted for fall term for media studies, multimedia journalism, and strategic communication; summer session for the Eugene-based professional master\'s degree in journalism.
Applicants to the masters programs must have received a BS or BA or equivalent prior to the first term of enrollment;
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,759 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,552 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,759 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,552 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oregon 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 Oregon
University of Oregon
Eugene, United States
public research university in Eugene, Oregon, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
