Overview

The field of journalism has been radically transformed by the onset of new opportunities to engage an audience using technology.

The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism and Media program, offered by Pennsylvania State University's World Campus in partnership with the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, can prepare you for the fast-changing field of digital journalism and other web-based communication careers, including multimedia storytelling, digital production, and digital content management. While offering a cutting-edge education in digital media, this program also focuses on writing, editing, and journalistic ethics.

Careers

Once you have gained a foundational knowledge of journalism, you can then customize your studies to acquire a more in-depth understanding in an area of special interest to you.
You can prepare for a job as writer, content producer, marketing specialist, communications officer, and more.
No matter which path you choose, this program can provide you with valuable and relevant courses to prepare you to become not only a digital journalist, but also a leader on the digital media front.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Ethics

Multimedia Journalism

Strategic Communications

Law of Mass Communications

Writing for the Media

News Writing & Reporting

The Mass Media and Society

Survey of Electronic Media and Telecommunications

Photojournalism

Digital Media Metrics

Idea Development and Media Writing

Telecommunications Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 38 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.

High school transcripts or GED transcript

Official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution, and/or official military transcripts (if applicable).

Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

Submit official documents by mail

Tuition Fee

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International

15510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7755 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

15510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7755 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

15510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7755 USD per semester during 24 months.

If you have 60 or more credits: $8,371 per semester

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Scholarships Information

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