Overview

At Journalism - Visual Journalism from Western Washington University journalists are responsible for gathering information, analyzing and editing it for a mass audience, and dispensing it using some form of media platform. Increasingly the methods of distribution have become more complex, but the basic mission of a journalist remains the same: to serve the public by finding, defining, writing, and editing information.

Majors in the Journalism - Visual Journalism program from Western Washington University study theoretical and practical communications in a liberal arts setting. Students gain practical experience on Western’s award-winning student media, and majors additionally take field internships with newspapers, magazines, broadcast stations, public relations agencies, and other professional organizations.

Careers and Graduate Studies

Few fields of study prepare students for as wide a range of interesting and challenging careers. Journalists first and foremost learn to write, to accumulate, and analyze information. Skills from the Journalism major are in demand in a host of fields beyond traditional mass media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Media

Newswriting

Photojournalism

Editing

Mass Media Law

Mass Media Ethics

Digital Media in Journalism

Field Internship

Advanced Visual Journalism

Senior Seminar

Visual Dialogue

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

More details

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Journalism View 2039 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The International Student Application for Admission

$60 non-refundable application fee

An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals

Official academic credentials

Evidence of English language proficiency

Statement of Financial Responsibility

Tuition Fee

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International

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7995 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7995 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Bellingham

1109 - 1684 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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