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Bachelor of Journalism

University of Connecticut

Storrs, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

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): 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 secondary school (US grades 9-12 equivalent) and eligible to enter a university at home
Common App or Coalition with Scoir
Essay required
SAT/ACT optional
Fine Arts majors need audition or portfolio
Applicants with 12+ transferable college credits apply as international transfer.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (US grades 9-12 equivalent) and eligible to enter a university at home, Common App or Coalition with Scoir, Essay required, SAT/ACT optional, Fine Arts majors need audition or portfolio, Applicants with 12+ transferable college credits apply as international transfer.

Documents you’ll need

Personal Essay
Secondary School Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$39,678 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$7,900 USD

Program details

Campus	Storrs campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department	Humanities and Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.