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    Master of Arts in Journalism

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    Austin, USMAIn-person2 years
    15
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Austin, US.

    About the program

    The program requires 30 hours of coursework including required courses in reporting, visual journalism, media law, data reporting, and news business, plus electives and a professional internship. It emphasizes experiential reporting and producing stories with editing support, focusing on accountability journalism principles.

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    #3 worldwide Communication & Media Studies (QS 2025)

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $13,000.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    How large is the Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin cohort?
    Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin: 12 months OPT (US)