College of Arts, Media and Design

Journalism

Master's: Boston, MA
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The Master of Arts in Journalism 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.

Boston, MA
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
18-36 Months
Duration of Program
Fall
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Overview

The Master of Arts in Journalism curriculum combines courses in the fundamentals of news and feature writing with courses in digital skills, such as video, interaction, and data. Students who pursue the program come from a variety of backgrounds. Some have no previous journalism experience; others have some background, but want to improve their skills and take their careers to the next level. Our students study with award-winning faculty who have come to Northeastern with years of experience reporting in the field. With their guidance, students are encouraged to publish their work at local and national news outlets.

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Unique Features

  • 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.
  • Students have the option to begin the program with an intensive three-week skills course.

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Resumé
  • Personal statement
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
    • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo exam scores for international applicants

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Admissions Dates

Fall

Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: February 1
Final deadline for international applicants: May 1
Final deadline for domestic applicants: August 1
Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

As an international leader in cooperative education, Northeastern offers a unique option for its master’s degree students who want pursue a career in the news media. Students can complement their academic study with a six-month job assignment as a reporter or editor at a media organization.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

From Emmy and Pulitzer Prize winners to researchers on video, data journalism, misinformation, race, and gender, the journalism faculty serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll be connected to students at our 13 campuses, as well as 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 employer partners around the world. Our global university system provides you with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • The Boston Globe
    • Washington Post
    • CNN
    • Business Insider
    • ProPublica

  • What They Do

    • Broadcast journalism
    • Reporting and editing
    • Data visualization
    • Photography
    • Design and web development

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Writing and editing
    • Video production and photography
    • Data reporting and visualization
    • Podcasting
    • Social media and audience engagement

 

Learn more about Northeastern Alumni on Linkedin.

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