Overview

Do you want to make the world a better place, write beautiful stories and master the digital world? Would you like to join our graduates covering Washington, Wall Street and pro sports? Then start here. The Journalism degree program offered by University of South Carolina will equip you to ask those tough questions and thrive in a multimedia world by being confident, fast — and factual.

Key Skills

Business Writing - Creating clear and effective written communication for business purposes
Communication - Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Critical Thinking - Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Leadership - Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
Organizational Skills - Planning, prioritizing and managing tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives
Writing - Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and Society
Writing for Mass Communications
Law and Ethics of Mass Communications
Internet and Social Media Law
Reporting and Writing
Intermediate Reporting and Production
Advanced Reporting Topics
Multimedia Journalism (Photojournalism)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, 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

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

high school completion (high school transcript showing courses and grades, including dual-enrollment coursework)
middle 50% sat ranges (freshman admitted): s.c. residents 1140–1330; nonresidents 1260–1390; capstone scholars 1300–1410; honors college 1410–1510
middle 50% act ranges (freshman admitted): s.c. residents 23–30; nonresidents 28–32; capstone scholars 29–32; honors college 32–34
high school gpa middle 50%: freshman class 4.1–4.8; capstone scholars 4.6–5.0; honors college 4.6–5.2
class-rank middle ranges: freshman 8%–31%; capstone scholars 4%–12%; honors college 1%–4%
invitation-only bridge programs (bridge carolina) available for select students: gamecock gateway and palmetto pathway

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36976 USD / year

≈ 36976 USD / year
Out-of-State

36976 USD / year

≈ 36976 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12288 USD / year

≈ 12288 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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

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Key Skills

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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Tuition Fees

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