Overview

As a student in the Journalism - Photographic Storytelling program at Ball State University, you’ll have opportunities to meet and receive coaching from many of these notable professionals.

You’ll learn not only the necessary technical skills of shooting and editing but also participate in diverse field exercises and explore methods, ethics, and opportunities for storytelling through photographs. We connect students with experiences that elevate their work and their marketability.

Career

Graduates specializing in Photographic Storytelling can pursue various roles, including independent photographer, editorial photographer, commercial photographer, travel photographer, marketing photographer, visual editor, visual content creator, forensic photographer, wildlife photographer, wedding photographer, event photographer, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Writing and Reporting Topics

Multimedia: Audio

Multimedia: Video

News Editing

Writing for Magazines

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Nationals: An application and all required application materials must be received two weeks prior to the start of classes for a given term.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission criteria include the strength of your high school curriculum and your performance, curricular patterns, and if your grade trends in academic courses were positive and consistent.
SAT AND/OR ACT Scores and English Proficiency Standards

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27496 USD / year

≈ 27496 USD / year
Out-of-State

27496 USD / year

≈ 27496 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8948 USD / year

≈ 8948 USD / year

Living costs

Muncie

United States

876 - 1417 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Muncie

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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