BSc

Communication: Digital Journalism

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,012USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug, May

Program overview

What Florida International University says about their program:

The Digital Journalism major is a hands-on professional degree program that prepares students for careers in media. As a digital journalism student, you will learn by doing. From producing live newscasts in our state-of-the-art digital newsroom to field reporting at one of our bureaus in Miami-Wynwood or Washington, DC, you’ll learn the values and principles that have long formed the core of the journalism profession while you master the highly specialized, practical skills needed to succeed in today’s digital world. Digital Journalism graduates are skilled in storytelling that includes writing, researching, reporting, shooting and editing digital photos, video and audio and producing data visualizations.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High School Diploma

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

Entry requirements

  • SAT or ACT score

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Official Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Official translations
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • Proof of language proficiency
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Fees and funding

Funding

Presidential Premier

- Students with 4.0 GPA and 1370 SAT / or 30 ACT. - **Amount:** Awards 100% tuition and fees plus a book stipend.

Ambassador Premier

- Students with 4.0 GPA and 1280 SAT or 27 ACT. - **Amount:** Awards 75% tuition and fees plus a book stipend.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from US$18,566 per year

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