Associate of Journalism
- Riverside, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
An MA in multiplatform journalism covering news, Features, Video, Podcasting and branded content.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Or age over 18 (minors by special admission)
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
- IELTS 4.5
- Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof
- Exemptions listed)
- Passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20
- No GPA or SAT/ACT stated.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
- TOEFL iBT 45
- TOEFL PBT 450
- PTE Academic 30
- Duolingo 75
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international student entry requirements and term deadline. Complete the online college application and pay the application fee. Submit passport details
- Proof of funding
- English proficiency evidence
- required academic records. Wait for admission and receive the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the required financial evidence. Complete health insurance and enrollment requirements before study begins.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,336 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Riverside City College (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Languages and Humanities |
| Department | Journalism |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 39 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Riverside City College offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Scholarships
Riverside City College offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $12,336 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $13,829 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 45, TOEFL PBT 450, PTE Academic 30, Duolingo 75.
Riverside City College offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.