Overview

Columbia College Chicago prides itself in giving students real-world opportunities while they’re in school. As a Photojournalism student, you’ll have the chance to cover exciting Chicago news in politics, architecture, music, theatre, sports, and literature. You’ll use the city as a laboratory, learning and reporting alongside some of the best photojournalists.

Key Features

You’ll hit the ground running, documenting people and events around Chicago and gaining experience with audio and video to complement your photography skills. In fact, roughly one-third of the curriculum focuses on audio and video, ensuring you’ll graduate as a well-rounded photo and media expert.
You’ll take a class in video 360 and virtual and augmented reality and learn how to build your own portfolio website to help you land internships or jobs at the Washington Post, Chicago Reader, National Geographic, Vox, NPR, Ad Age, or Crain’s Chicago Business.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism
Media Ethics and Law
Digital Storytelling
Multimedia Newsroom
Photographic Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-13 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Photography View 177 other Bachelors in Photography 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

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Transcripts
Writing Sample
Application Fee

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Tuition Fee

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International

34088 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34088 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34088 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34088 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

34088 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34088 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 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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Key Features

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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