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Journalism degrees abroad

Journalism is the reporting of events and current affairs that matter to a given audience. Studying journalism abroad will give you insight into how it varies across the world and using different media. You can learn about broadcast, print and digital journalism focusing on how these mediums developed and their future.

Journalism can be studied all over the world but a country’s media laws may have an effect on how the journalism degree is taught and the content of the program.

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Journalism program structure

In the US liberal arts model you would study journalism as part of your bachelor’s degree, focusing on it as a major or minor. For this you will need to spend a set number of credits on journalism specific modules. At master’s level you are able to study journalism as a stand alone subject. In the UK however, you are able to study journalism as a degree by itself at all levels of study.

When deciding on where to study journalism it’s important to consider the practical experience offered by a university, for example journalism internships, placements or work experience. Another consideration will be the access to facilities that a university has such as radio studios, and filming equipment.

Depending on your program, Journalism degrees usually involve practical classes using a mixture of broadcast equipment and writing. There will also be lectures, seminars, tutorials and personal study time.

The structure and content of a journalism program will be very different depending on the country and specific university you are studying in. Some of the modules and electives you may study journalism in include the following:

  • Media law
  • Journalism and society
  • Storytelling
  • Journalism and ethics
  • Broadcast journalism
  • Journalism and photography

Journalism study abroad programs

Journalism undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in journalism

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    Multimedia Sports Journalism - BA (Hons) (with foundation) Bournemouth University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,635 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,250 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    International Journalism - BASc Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Belgium

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    8,448 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,760 EUR

    Start date
    September, January
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    Applied Arts in Journalism - BAA University of Prince Edward Island, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,575 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,274 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Communication: Journalism - BC RMIT University, Australia

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    24,961 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 37,440 AUD

    Start date
    July, February
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    Journalism and Digital Media - BC Mount Royal University, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,114 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 23,100 CAD

    Start date
    September
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Associate in journalism

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    Journalism - AA-T/AA Contra Costa College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,380 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,380 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Journalism - AA-T Diablo Valley College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,840 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,840 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Journalism - AA College of the Desert, USA
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,368 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD

    Start date
    August
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    Journalism - AA Laney College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,740 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Journalism - AAOT Lane Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD

    Start date
    March, September, January
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Diploma in journalism

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    Broadcast and Online Journalism - Dip British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,399 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,786 CAD

    Start date
    January, September
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    Communications, Culture, and Journalism Studies (Kelowna Campus) - Dip Okanagan College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,854 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,000 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Creative Communications: Journalism (Exchange District Campus) - Dip Red River College Polytechnic, Canada
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,218 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,842 CAD

    Start date
    August
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    Journalism - Dip Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,972 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 22,909 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Journalism - Dip College of the North Atlantic, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,029 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,488 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
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Certificate in journalism

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    Journalism - Cert Langara College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,014 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 22,965 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Multimedia Journalism - Cert Cuesta College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    12,288 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,288 USD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Multimedia Journalism

Journalism graduate programs

Master's in journalism

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    Journalism - MMJ Dalhousie University, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,740 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,546 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
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    Journalism - MA University of the South Pacific, Fiji

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    6,689 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,857 FJD

    Start date
    July, February
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    Journalism - MA DePaul University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,344 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,344 USD

    Start date
    March, September, January
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    Journalism - MA University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    20,318 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,000 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Journalism - MMJ Carleton University, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,999 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 22,945 CAD

    Start date
    September
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Doctorate in journalism

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    Journalism - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    4,407 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

    Start date
    February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, January
    Show program overview about Journalism

Diploma in journalism

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    Communication Studies: Journalism - PGDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    20,935 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 33,724 NZD

    Start date
    July
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    Journalism - GradDip Massey University, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    18,791 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 30,270 NZD

    Start date
    July, November, February
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Certificate in journalism

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    Journalism - OCGCert Centennial College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,819 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,303 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Journalism - OCGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,448 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,803 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Journalism and Communications - PGCert Holland College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    8,221 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,097 CAD

    Start date
    January
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    Journalism: New Media - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    17,981 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 24,270 CAD

    Start date
    September
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Future journalism careers

You gain a lot of transferable skills when studying journalism including critical thinking, storytelling, writing, and knowledge of media law. There are loads of options for future careers, including:

  • Broadcast journalist
  • Subject-specific journalist
  • Editor
  • Reporter
  • Presenter
  • Producer
  • Researcher

Finding a career in journalism can be very competitive and a lot of the time comes down to gaining experience. Journalism graduates should aim to gain as much experience as they can while still studying including extracurricular media activities, or internships and placements during university holidays.