Program Overview
The Sports Journalism at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 Sports 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 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Indianapolis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sports 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
- Public Affairs Reporting
- Media and Society Seminar
- Business of Sports Media
- Digital Sports Journalism
- Sports Journalism and Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A statement of purpose of approximately 750-words (use this link to learn more about preparing this statement);
- Three letters of recommendation from qualified professionals and/or professors;
- An official transcript of all undergraduate credits and verification of a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution;
- A Graduate Record Exam score (within the last five years).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) was a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 1969 to 2024, offering...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months