Overview

All students majoring in Journalism - Broadcast at University of Maryland take courses covering the basics of news photography, videography, audio recording and editing, Web production and digital storytelling.Our unique location helps students gain experience in the field through professional internships with leading national and regional media organizations, including USA Today, National Geographic, The Undefeated, SiriusXM Radio and CBS News.

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism is your launchpad to the future as a broadcast journalist. Merrill College leads the way not only by upholding the highest ideals of journalism, but by embracing the latest tools.

Program learning outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to research, write, report and edit relevant news stories acceptable by a professional news outlet.
Understand the history of journalism, its relationship with diverse groups in society and its historic special role in a democratic society.

Understand the ethical guidelines and practices that govern the profession and the legal implications and considerations that inform the profession.

Demonstrate the ability to apply tools, concepts and technology appropriate for the profession.

Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the profession.

Apply basic numerical and statistical concepts appropriate for the profession.

Demonstrate knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax and an ability to apply Associated Press style to news stories in a manner acceptable to professional news outlets.

Demonstrate preparedness for the media job market through resumes and published clips.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Capital News Service Bureau

Urban Affairs Reporting

Advanced Public Affairs Reporting/Investigative Reporting

National Security and Press Freedom Reporting

Business Reporting

News Bureau: Multimedia Reporting

News Bureau: Multimedia Editing and Production

Kaiser Health Multimedia Reporting

Long Form Broadcast Journalism

Radio Broadcasting

Broadcast News Bureau

Broadcast Sports Reporting

Video Innovation

Multimedia Mobile Journalism

Advanced Video Storytelling

Reporting on Cybersecurity Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 520 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

We strongly encourage you to apply by the early action deadline to receive priority consideration for admission, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs. Applications must be completed online.

Non-refundable application fee of $75

Two letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for a completed application: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.

Official copy of your high school transcripts

Official copy of your college transcripts (if necessary)

Activities and awards list or resume

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40254 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 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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Program learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

Funding

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