Study Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Journalism at American University

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Journalism offers the Communication: Journalism (BA) and several graduate degree programs, all focusing on the values and practice of journalism in a rapidly evolving media landscape. The Communication: Journalism and Public Affairs (MA) offers specialization in investigative, broadcast, and international journalism with a focus on journalism’s role in democracy. Students get hands-on experience with the latest technology and study the legal, historic, and ethical issues of the profession. Inclusive journalism is the goal. They also create and contribute to a graduate-student publication. The weekend Journalism and Digital Storytelling (MA) offers a curriculum for both professionals eager to deepen their skills and newcomers to the field.

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$59,016.00 per year

Housing Rates- Single- 14700 Academic Year Total

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

4801 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 532,

Washington DC,

Washington,

20016, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Please have your academic records from each secondary school you attended for the U.S. equivalent of 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades sent directly from those schools to American University in sealed envelopes or via the Common Application. Students who study in 3-year secondary school systems only need to provide transcripts for those three years.

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