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Master of Journalism

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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

  • Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials
  • Some programmes require GRE/GMAT
  • 1-3 recommendation letters
  • Personal statement and resume.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions, Foreign Credential Evaluation required for non-US credentials, Some programmes require GRE/GMAT, 1-3 recommendation letters, Personal statement, Resume.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements
  2. English test minimums and deadline for your intake. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
  3. Resume
  4. Personal statement
  5. Recommendation letters and TOEFL
  6. IELTS
  7. PTE or Duolingo scores (GRE/GMAT only if the programme asks
  8. An English-medium degree can waive the test). After admission
  9. Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$46,481 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$600 USD

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts, Media and Design
DepartmentJournalism
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteGraduate funding may include program-specific merit scholarships or assistantships, Availability and international eligibility vary by college and degree.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

Scholarships

Graduate funding may include program-specific merit scholarships or assistantships, Availability and international eligibility vary by college and degree.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.