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Bachelor of Journalism and English

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A combined major joining Journalism with English.

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

  • Develop subject knowledge in Journalism and English and strengthen foundational academic skills
  • Apply critical thinking
  • And communicate effectively in learning settings.

Career outcomes

  • Content Producer
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Creative Project Assistant
  • Digital Media Specialist

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
  • Including Understanding Today’s News
  • Journalism 1: Fundamentals of Reporting and Writingand Journalist’s Toolbox
  • Journalism 2: Intermediate Reporting
  • Visual Storytelling in Journalism
  • Digital Storytelling and Social Media
  • The First Amendment and the Media
  • Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed secondary education (diploma
  • IB
  • A-Levels or equivalent) that qualifies for bachelor study at home
  • Transcripts with grades 9
  • 10 and 11 or equivalents and final or predicted national exam results
  • English proficiency unless waived
  • SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion enabling bachelor study in home country, Transcript grades 9-11, National exam results, SAT/ACT optional.

Documents you’ll need

  • High School Transcripts
  • Secondary School Report
  • Counselor Recommendation
  • Teacher Recommendation
  • English Proficiency Evidence.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines for your round. Apply online with the Common Application or Coalition Application and pay the 75 USD application fee. Send school transcripts for grades 9-11 (or equivalents) directly from your school
  2. Final exam results or predicted grades
  3. English test scores unless waived. Third-party video interviews (InitialView
  4. Vericant) are optional
  5. There are no Northeastern interviews. If admitted
  6. Pay the enrollment deposit (600 USD for Boston) and the one-time 350 USD International Student Fee. Request the I-20 through myOGS and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$69,425, $71,050 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$600 USD

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts, Media and Design
DepartmentJournalism and English
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value128
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteQualifying international undergraduate students may be considered for Northeastern University International Scholars Award, A competitive merit award of up to USD 28,000 per year.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jan 2027

    48 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.