Journalism (Professional Journalism Track) - Master [2-3 Years]
$28,420 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Journalism - Professional Journalism Track

  • The Master of Arts in Journalism at Northeastern University is a 2-years program.
  • The program is available on a full-time or part-time basis.
  • The program offers an intensive course of study in journalism theory and practice, including the opportunity to participate in Northeastern’s world-renowned cooperative education program.
  • Some of the main courses students go through in this program are:
    • Fundamentals of Digital Journalism
    • Journalism Ethics
  • The professional track is designed for students with little or no experience in journalism.
  • Students can complement their academic study with a six-month co-op assignment at a media organization.
  • The Graduation rate of Northeastern University is 84%.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 14:1.
  • The acceptance rate of Northeastern University is 19%.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Tuition Fees $28420 $28420 $28420
Total Fees $28420 $28420 $28420

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 53 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 298 340 2
Duolingo Duolingo 120 160 1

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a  bachelor's degree in a related field or its equivalent to get admission in this program.
  • Students required a minimum GPA of 3.6.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.