Overview

Students can take a combined major in Journalism and Media and Screen Studies at Northeastern University. Students take 9 courses from each major plus one bridge course. This major is intended for students who wish to focus on journalism as opposed to a general degree in media and screen studies.

Career Opportunities

account executive
broadcast journalist
creative director
information officer
market researcher
media planner
multimedia specialist
public relations specialist
social media manager
web content manager
writer
media producer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Media and Culture
Media, Culture, and Society
Media and Social Change
Media and Identity
Gender and Film
Film Theory
Digital Media Culture
Queer Media
Television Studio Production
Digital Editing for TV
Understanding Today’s News
Visual Storytelling in Journalism
Video News Reporting and Producing
Ethics and Issues in Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00

More details

Early decision: November 1

Language

English

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Credits

129 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Common Application or Coalition Application
Your application must be submitted by the deadline, along with either the application fee ($75) or a fee waiver request.
Your Secondary School Report and Official High School Transcript must be submitted directly from your high school.
Optional Standardized Testing.
All applicants from US and international high schools will be able to choose to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) or not.
Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check.
English Proficiency: All students, regardless of citizenship must demonstrate English language proficiency when applying to Northeastern.

Tuition Fee

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International

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Journalism and Media and Screen Studies.

Available Scholarships

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