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Master of Sports Journalism and Media

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master's in sports reporting, Producing and storytelling developed with sports TV executives.

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

Demonstrate core knowledge in Sports Journalism and Media. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.

Career outcomes

Sports broadcaster
Sports journalist
Sports media producer

Curriculum

33 Credits: sports writing and reporting
Sports TV reporting and anchoring
Law and ethics
Data visualisation
Audio and podcasting
TV sportscast producing
Newsroom clinical
Social media
Critical issues in sports and a capstone project
Plus two electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Resume
Statement of purpose
Recommendations
Official transcripts
Passport and statement of financial support
Programme-specific extras apply (for example MBA undergraduate GPA 3.0
Physician Assistant through CASPA).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution (foreign degrees: notarised English translations, NACES/AICE evaluation on request), Resume, Statement of purpose/letter of intent, Letters of recommendation, Official transcripts, Passport and statement of financial support, Extra programme requirements apply (Physician Assistant applies through CASPA).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 57

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 program and international admission requirements. Complete the appropriate undergraduate or graduate application. Submit academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence
Recommendations
program-specific materials. Submit financial certification and a bank letter when F-1 immigration documents are required. Pay the required enrollment charges after acceptance. Wait for the admission decision and follow the I-20 and visa instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,725 USD
Application fee	$45 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Mount Carmel Campus
Faculty or school	School of Communications
Department	Department of Design and Creative Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	33
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Quinnipiac University 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
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.