BA

Communication: Online Journalism and Social Media

Learn more about studying Communication: Online Journalism and Social Media as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    24,000USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What the University of Jamestown says about their program:

The Online Journalism and Social Media concentration is designed to provide skills training and theory for students entering careers in today’s media world.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Secondary education/high school completion
  • 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Transcripts for evaluation

Postgraduate academic requirements

MA in Leadership:

  • Bachelor's degree from an approved institution
  • College GPA 3.0 or higher

MBA:

  • Bachelor's degree (business or non-business) from an approved institution
  • College GPA 2.75 or higher

MEd in Curriculum and Instruction:

  • Bachelor's degree in education from an approved institution
  • College GPA 3.0 or higher
  • A current teaching license

MSc in Clinical Counseling:

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, or a related field, from a regionally accredited university
  • College GPA 3.0 or higher

English proficiency

International students must provide a score from the following test providers:

  • Paper-based TOEFL (PBT)

    525

  • Computerized TOEFL

    170

  • Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)

    70

  • IELTS

    6.0 (with a 5.5 minimum score on any one test section)

  • Duolingo

    95

  • ACT or SAT scores are optional.

English profiency waiver

If you are from an English-speaking country, the English proficiency requirement may be waived.

Documents required

  • Copy of passport
  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency scores
  • Financial documentation
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Credential evaluations (NACES Accredited)
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Scholarships at University of Jamestown

  • Academic Scholarships (Merit-Based)

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    University of Jamestown awards renewable, GPA-based Academic Scholarships to incoming undergraduate students, ranging from the Knight Scholarship (below 2.5 GPA, $6,000) up to the Presidential Scholarship (3.9-4.0 GPA, $10,000), with the Trustee, Honors, and Deans Scholarships at intermediate tiers. These awards are automatically considered at the time of admission and renew for all four years of attendance, and can be stacked with athletic or talent-based awards. The university's own tuition and fees page states explicitly that "International students are also eligible for academic scholarships," confirming that international undergraduates qualify for this merit-based scholarship program on the same basis as domestic students.

  • International Scholarship

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    University of Jamestown offers a merit-based International Scholarship of up to $10,000 specifically targeted at incoming international freshmen beginning their undergraduate studies at the university. It is designed to help offset the cost of attendance for new international undergraduate students, since the university charges international students the same tuition rate as domestic students. Because the award is explicitly restricted to international incoming freshmen, it is by definition only available to international (non-US) undergraduate applicants, making it directly relevant for international undergraduates applying to UJ.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Postgraduate Tuition

$24,000 per year

Undergraduate Tuition

$24,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near University of Jamestown?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Jamestown

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.