Overview

Hands-on courses in journalism and creative media practice can help you develop professional skills, while conceptual courses help you understand how different media work.

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Success in journalism and other media fields often comes down to the answer to one question: Can you gather, curate, and share information truthfully and effectively? As a JMS graduate, you will have the skills to answer “Yes!” Graduates of the Journalism and Media Studies programme at Rutgers University launch careers in television news, digital news, public relations, marketing, business, publishing and politics. With a JMS major, you gain practical skills for producing information in:

Television

Podcasting

Sports media

Entertainment media production

Public relations

Print media (newspapers and magazines)

Book publishing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing for Media

Media Ethics and Law

Digital News Writing and Reporting

Broadcast News Writing and Reporting

Design and Digital Editing

Media Management and Strategy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 897 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application - Complete the Rutgers Application or Common App carefully as it can’t be changed after it has been submitted. You should submit only one application.

Extracurricular Activities

Essay - Whether applying with the Common App or Rutgers Application, Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay.

Application Fee - A $70 non-refundable application fee is required whether applying with the Rutgers Application or Common App.

GED Results - Students with a GED diploma/certificate are required to submit their official results.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

36831 USD / year

≈ 36831 USD / year
Out-of-State

36831 USD / year

≈ 36831 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15381 USD / year

≈ 15381 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 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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Overview

Start the Adventure Here

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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