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Master of Journalism and Media Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies is a master's degree offered by Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies at UNLV in Las Vegas.
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
- Develop graduate-level understanding of Journalism and Media Studies. Apply critical analysis
- evidence-based reasoning
- and clear communication to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
- projects
- or research options.
Career outcomes
- Career Options for Journalism and Media Studies Majors
- Advertising Coordinator
- Announcers
- Broadcasting
- Correspondents
- Editors
- Media Operators
- News Analysts
- Public Relations Specialist
- Reporters
- Writers
Curriculum
- Graduate programme of 30 credits
- Required courses include Quantitative Research Methods
- Journalism and Media Theory
- Strategic Digital Storytelling
- Includes a thesis or dissertation component
- Includes practicum
- internship or clinical experience
- Remaining credits come from electives and plan-specific requirements in the UNLV catalog
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or approved equivalent
- department requirements (GRE/GMAT
- recommendations) vary
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or approved equivalent, department requirements (GRE/GMAT, recommendations) vary
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the selected graduate program requirements and the Graduate College deadline. Complete the online graduate application. Upload academic transcripts and any department-specific admission documents. Pay the application fee where required. Arrange final official transcripts following admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,123 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $95 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Las Vegas main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Greenspun College of Urban Affairs |
| Department | Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,123 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,705 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.