Overview

At Communication and Media Studies - Journalism from Fisher College students will acquire advanced skills in Internet research, verifying sources for accuracy, conducting effective interviews, blogging, and repurposing the same news story for different audiences and mediums.

Completing the Journalism program at Fisher College prepares students for a career in journalism, writing for business or non-profits, or to advance to a graduate program of study.

Students at Communication and Media Studies - Journalism from Fisher College will:

Understand the vital role journalism plays in a democracy and the challenges the industry faces developing a sustainable economic model for the Internet.

Recognize the ethical responsibility of the journalist to seek truth and report it.

Identify the stylistic differences between print, broadcast, sports, and online journalism, and the full-time positions available in each.

Master writing news leads, news story structure, beat reporting, and feature writing for a variety of mass mediums.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Speaking

Media Writing

Communication Theory

Advanced Reporting

Sports Journalism/ Broadcast Journalism

Media Criticism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 40 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Film Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 589 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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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Student insurance

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form and $50 application fee

Official transcript sent directly from your secondary school. Photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable.

Official TOEFL results.

A notarized, current bank statement verifying that the student has a minimum of $55,000.00 U.S. Dollars in a cash account available for his or her use.

Official college transcripts. If you intend to transfer from another college/university, you will need to forward official transcripts from that college as well as written course descriptions.

Transfer Release Form.

The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request additional information to determine admissions eligibility.

Health Records and Insurance

Tuition Fee

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International

34489 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34489 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34489 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34489 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

34489 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34489 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 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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