Overview

University of Kansas students learn everything about news, from broadcast to design to audience and technological innovations.

Defining journalism is not as simple as it once was. Journalism is writing and photography, but it is also storytelling and production.

Journalism - Multimedia Journalism’s wide range means that journalists must be ready for anything. Writing, editing, production, video, design and website skills are emphasized to ensure that students leave equipped with the skills to thrive in a wide range of industries. Graduates often find work at websites, TV stations, magazine publications, sports organizations and nonprofits.

Potential Job Outlook

A common misconception is that jobs for journalism graduates are scarce. On the contrary, a graduate with a concentration in Multimedia Journalism will find job growth is robust and opportunities expanding in many journalism fields.

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:

Content Creation & Website Management
Gamification
Intellectual Property in Practice
Critical Issues in Emerging Media
Crisis Communications
Digital Marketing Analytics
Web 3.0 and User X

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 907 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media 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

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Domestic

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In-State

11298 USD / year

≈ 11298 USD / year

Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Potential Job Outlook

Values

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lawrence

Funding

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