Overview

The William Allen White School Of Journalism and Mass Communications Media Arts concentration is for thinkers and doers who want to merge creativity, technology and ideas. The Journalism - Media Arts and Production concentration will empower University of Kansas students to explore and develop as creative media producers and storytellers, media and audience researchers, critical thinkers, and enterprise leaders in an ever-evolving media environment.

Values

This school values:

A diverse, collaborative and dynamic student-centered environment.
Excellence in learning, teaching and mentoring.
Free expression and conscientious communication as cornerstones of a democratic society.
Critical and creative thinking.
Meaningful research and creative activity.
Imaginative outreach and collaboration on this campus, in this state and beyond, and in the professions of journalism, mass communications and related professions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and Society
Words at Work: Writing Essentials
Visual Storytelling
Information Exploration
Media Writing for Audiences
Data Storytelling
Media Law and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 518 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Self-reported GPA from high school coursework.
If applicable, official GED or HiSET high school equivalency exam scores.
We highly encourage you to submit your ACT and/or SAT test scores.
Official transcripts from each college attended
We charge a $40 fee for each admission application
A 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale, no test scores required or regardless of test score submitted OR
An ACT score of at least 21 or an SAT of at least 1060 plus a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30177 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30177 USD / year

≈ 30177 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11298 USD / year

≈ 11298 USD / year

Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lawrence

Funding

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