Overview

Through coursework and internships you will gain valuable multimedia experience that will serve you in industries from news reporting and public relations to publishing and politics in the Journalism program of University at Albany.

The BA in Journalism program helps you hone your skills with courses including non-fiction writing, media analysis and production, history of journalism, as well as the study of legal, ethical and business issues.

You will improve your writing while developing the ability to critically assess world events and political happenings. Courses emphasize critical thinking, historical context, editorial judgment and communication skills.

Student Learning Objectives

Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

Students will describe and critically analyze the role of a free press in a democratic Society. (They recognize and employ privileges and duties detailed in the First Amendment, Freedom of Information/Open Government rules and media law.)

Students, when presented with a case study, and in their own work, will identify ethical issues involved, will critically analyze them, and will identify the philosophical and professional considerations that underpin their analyses.

Students will design and research accurate stories using multiple research strategies involving data, eyewitness accounts, academic reports, and statistics.

Students will structure and compose stories that are visible and audible, that effectively engage and educate an audience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism

Reporting and News Writing

Media Law and Ethics

Digital Publication

Media and War in U.S. History

Women and the Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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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

Submit an application

Send your transcript(s): All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

Submit your test scores (if applicable): You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores but you may choose to submit them to strengthen your application.

Submit a financial statement

Submit a letter of recommendation (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Out-of-State

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 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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Student Learning Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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