Overview

The Journalism program curriculum at the University of Hawaii at Manoa embraces the social, cultural, and historical contexts of reporting on public and social institutions as well as on individuals and groups. We stress the importance of a free and responsible news media for the maintenance of an informed citizenry and rights to self-governance in a democracy.

Career Opportunities

The Journalism program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is professional in its orientation, and students are encouraged to work for campus media such as Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi or KTUH-FM news and to participate in an extensive program of professional internships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Media and Society

Media Writing

Reporting

Photojournalism

Advanced Editing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Honolulu, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Freshman Application!

Application Fee: $70 U.S.

Official High School Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation

Personal Statement & List of Achievements Form

Official Standardized Test Scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Out-of-State

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11520 USD / year

≈ 11520 USD / year

Living costs

Honolulu

United States

1640 - 2500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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