Overview

Reporting, writing and production skills lead you to adaptive careers in a field that's constantly changing. Due to the practical experience of working for The Reflector, UIndy's student-run online and print newspaper, recruitment editors from such media giants as the New York Times and Cox Media Group have said Journalism students at the University of Indianapolis are well prepared for entry-level management positions.

Program strengths

Prepares you for engaging careers in mass media
Provides experience in reporting, writing, editing, photography and layout/design
Helps you develop strong interviewing skills
Applied learning course builds aptitude in design software, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Potential careers

News writer/reporter/editor
Copywriter
Digital media producer
Magazine writer/editor
Communications coordinator
Grant writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Copy Editing
Publication Design
Writing for Print and Online Media
Magazine/Webzine Writing and Editing
Information Gathering/Dissemination
Mass Media Ethics
Political Communication
Media Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

UIndy operates on a rolling admission basis and continues to admit students for a given term as long as space is available.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

Journalism View 519 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

UIndy Application
Passport
High school results
Proof of English proficiency

The University of Indianapolis has a test optional admission policy.

An official high school transcript is required in order to be considered for undergraduate admission; however, students can submit any evidence that best demonstrates their college preparedness and ability to enrich the University's campus community.
In some cases, the University may ask for additional evidence of college preparedness including, but not limited to, a personal statement, letters of reference, or a graded writing sample.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year
Out-of-State

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 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 strengths

Potential careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Indianapolis

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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