Journalism (MA)
The MA
in Journalism and
Mass Communication is awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction
is offered in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
UI General Catalog Description
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the School of Journalism & Mass Communication (review the school's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).
Estimated costs of attendance
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.
Estimated Costs of Attendance
Application deadlines
- Fall semester—January 10
- Spring semester—not offered
- Summer session—not offered
Application procedures
For this degree program, you will need to send some application materials to your academic department and some to the Office of Admissions, which handles Graduate College applications.
Materials to send to the School of Journalism & Mass Communication:
- Your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
- Three letters of recommendation on letterhead
- An Application for Graduate Awards*
- A statement of purpose
- A sample of your academic writing (thesis track only)
- A sample of your professional work (professional track only)
- An up-to-date CV or résumé
Materials to send to Admissions:
- A second set of your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
- Your official GRE General Test scores from the Educational Testing Service (the
University's institutional code is 6681)
- International students may also be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to comply with the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements.
- Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.
Apply
If you Apply
Online, the $60 application fee ($100 for international students) is payable by Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. If
you cannot pay by credit card, you may Download
and Print an Application* and pay the fee by check or money order
in U.S. currency made payable to "The University of Iowa."
Contact information
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