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    Master of Journalism (M.J.)

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    Berkeley, USMJIn-person2 years
    $92,042.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    12%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    60
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MJ program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $92,042.

    About the program

    Two-year program focused on hands-on reporting and producing news stories in multimedia formats including narrative writing, radio, photography, broadcast, online video, data, and investigative journalism. Students specialize in a media platform such as Audio, Documentary, Multimedia-Web Video, Narrative Writing, or Photojournalism, and complete a summer internship and master's project.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 18, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For graduate admission at UC Berkeley, the minimum iBT score is 90 for TOEFL ... Although at Berkeley Journalism, a minimum iBT score of 105 for TOEFL ... is recommended.
    IELTS
    required
    Min For graduate admission at UC Berkeley, the minimum ... is 7.0 for IELTS. Although at Berkeley Journalism, ... minimum overall band score of 7.5 for IELTS is recommended.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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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

    How much does Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley is $92,042 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 3.0 (B)
    How competitive is Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Master of Journalism (M.J.) at University of California-Berkeley reports an acceptance rate of approximately 12%.