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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.

      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

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      Journalism study abroad programs

      Journalism undergraduate programs

      Bachelor's in journalism

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        Communication and Media Studies - Journalism - BA Fisher College, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        31,992 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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        English (Journalism & Creative Writing Track) - BA Greenville University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        27,580 USD
        Start date
        January, August
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        Communication Arts (Digital Media: Film/Broadcasting/Journalism) - BA St. Francis College, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        26,688 USD
        Start date
        January, May, September
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        Journalism - BFA Long Island University Post, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        35,736 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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        Communication Arts - Journalism - BA Concord University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        18,186 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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      Pathway in journalism

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        Public Relations with Journalism (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        10,900 GBP
        Start date
        January, September
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      Diploma in journalism

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        Journalism - OCADip Centennial College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        16,531 CAD
        Start date
        September
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        Journalism – Mass Media/Journalism - OCADip Durham College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        28 months
        Tuition fees per year
        15,157 CAD
        Start date
        September
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      Associate in journalism

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        Journalism (for Transfer) - AA Laney College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        7,740 USD
        Start date
        August, January, June
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        Journalism (for Transfer) - AA San Jose City College, USA
        • Blended learning

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        8,138 USD
        Start date
        January, August
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      Journalism graduate programs

      Master's in journalism

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        Sports Journalism - MA Arizona State University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        51,651 USD
        Start date
        August
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        Journalism, Media and Communications - MA University of Tasmania, Australia

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        31,950 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        Communication & Journalism - MA University of Wyoming, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,500 USD
        Start date
        May, September
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        Journalism - MA (with foundation) Dublin City University, Ireland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        16,000 EUR
        Start date
        September
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        International Journalism - MSc University of Stirling, UK

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        15,950 GBP
        Start date
        September
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      Doctorate in journalism

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        Communications and Journalism - PhD University of Gloucestershire, UK

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        13,200 GBP
        Start date
        January, September
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      Diploma in journalism

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        Journalism - PGDip RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        24,000 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        Journalism, Media and Communications - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        30,450 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        Journalism - Broadcast - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        14 months
        Tuition fees per year
        17,664 CAD
        Start date
        September
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      Certificate in journalism

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

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,412 CAD
        Start date
        September
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        Contemporary Journalism - PGCert Centennial College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        16,531 CAD
        Start date
        September
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        Broadcast Journalism - Television News - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        17,430 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.