What will I learn?

Gain sought-after skills as an adaptable, data-literate multimedia journalist. With an MA in Journalism from DePaul, you’ll graduate with more than an academic understanding of journalism and its impact on the world you’ll have a solid professional network and robust portfolio to show employers.Create socially responsible, accurate and impactful digital, print, and broadcast content using the latest reporting tools. Whether you’re an active professional looking to expand your knowledge and network, or your bachelor’s degree is in another field and you want to pivot to journalism-you’ll leave DePaul headed to the next step of your writing, editing or production career. The program is typically completed in two years. Most classes are offered weekday evenings on the Loop or Lincoln Park Campuses. Some classes are offered during the day or online.

Majors

Multimedia Reporting
Reporting Metro Chicago
Sports Journalism

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Which department am I in?

College of Communication

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$21,144.00 (17,84,003) per year

Student Health Insurance Fee - 800 Cost per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Loop Campus

1 E. Jackson Blvd.,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60604, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$26,078.00 (22,00,304) per year

Student Health Insurance Fee - 800 Cost per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Loop Campus

1 E. Jackson Blvd.,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60604, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required for admission to College of Communication graduate programs. To be admitted, applicants must demonstrate, through past academic or professional work, a capacity for achievement. The College of Communication looks at each application as a unique presentation of a candidate's profile and will consider a variety of information sources.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.