Bachelor of Journalism
Southern Connecticut State University
- New Haven, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
An MA in multiplatform journalism covering news, Features, Video, Podcasting and branded content.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Journalism to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
- Interviewing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Features writer
- Video journalist
- Broadcast journalist
- News editor
- Producer
- Social media journalist
Curriculum
- Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
- Interviewing
- Multimedia)
- Technology including AI tools
- Law and ethics with media
- Power and propaganda
- And a dissertation or major project. Students produce features
- Social video and podcasts.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US high school diploma with official transcripts and a NACES-approved credential evaluation; English proficiency (TOEFL 72
- IELTS 6
- PTE 53
- Duolingo 100
- ELS 112
- SAT 900 or ACT 19). Transfer applicants need about a 2.0 GPA
- No separate international minimum published; 2.7 cumulative GPA and top 50% class rank for strong first-year candidates
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,938 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | New Haven campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Journalism |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
6 Aug 2027
265 days left
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 6 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,938 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,765 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.7. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100, IELTS Academic 6.
Institutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility.

