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Journalism (Complementary), Bachelor

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    Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration

Overview

Our journalism major emphasizes telling stories with clarity and purpose, in a variety of media. Since the major is “complementary,” students pair it with a primary major in another area of interest—such as, but not limited to, political science or history.

As a journalism major, you’ll produce print and multimedia stories in your classes and for the student newspaper, the Andersonian. Many students take paid staff positions on the newspaper as editors, writers, photographers and designers. You could expect to take an internship as a required part of your major.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Writing for the Media
  • Visual Communication
  • Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
  • Advanced Features and Magazine Writing
  • Communicating Effectively Through Social Media

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6

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  • Minimum required score:

    78

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  • Minimum required score:

    547

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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General Requirements

  • Online Application
  • Recommendation
  • Official High School Transcript
  • Official SAT or ACT scores
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores
  • Essay
  • Submit a 200-300 word essay that addresses the following topics: Your education goals, Your faith experience, Why you chose to apply to AU?

Tuition Fee

  • International

    29950 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14975 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    29950 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14975 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Anderson

  • 861 - 1400 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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