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Bachelor of Photojournalism

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism is offered on campus at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

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

Apply core theories and methods in Photojournalism
Strengthen skills in creative practice
Critical interpretation
Production skills and constructive feedback
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Corporate photographer
Master control operator
Photo studio owner

Curriculum

Starts at once with still and video photography
Then digital storytelling with visuals and audio
Collaborating on publications and building a body of work for employers.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school (usually 12 years) in the home country with entitlement to university entry
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale from transcripts or exit exams (WAEC
KCSE)
External credential evaluation (ECE
IEE
TEC
WES) may be requested
Bank statement showing at least 30
468 USD for the first year (I-20).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (usually 12 years) in the home country with entitlement to university entry, Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale from transcripts or exit exams (WAEC, KCSE), External credential evaluation (ECE, IEE, TEC, WES) may be requested, Bank statement showing at least 30, 468 USD for the first year (I-20).

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 50
Duolingo 95
iTEP 3.7

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Photojournalism (BSc) at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested by the institution. Submit the application through the institution's admissions process and pay any applicable fee. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,140 USD
Application fee	$20 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Moorhead
Faculty or school	School of Communication and Journalism
Department	Photojournalism
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Standard,Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
306 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.