Journalism

Degrees and Fields of Study

  • M.A. in American Journalism (Online Only)
  • M.A. in Business and Economic Reporting
  • M.A. in Cultural Reporting and Criticism
  • M.A. in Magazine and Digital Storytelling
  • M.A. in News and Documentary
  • M.A. in Podcasting and Audio Reportage
  • M.A. in Reporting the Nation and New York
  • M.A. in Science, Health and Environmental Reporting
  • M.A. in Studio 20: Digital First
  • M.A. in Journalism and Religion
  • Joint M.A. in Africana Studies/Journalism
  • Joint M.A. in East Asian Studies/Journalism
  • Joint M.A. in European and Mediterranean Studies/Journalism
  • Joint M.A. in French Studies/Journalism
  • Joint M.A. in International Relations/Journalism
  • Joint M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies/Journalism
  • Joint M.A. in Near Eastern Studies/Journalism
  • Joint M.A. in Russian and Slavic Studies/Journalism
  • M.F.A. in Literary Reportage

Application Deadlines

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online by 5PM Eastern Time. If a listed deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or U.S. federal holiday, then the next business day will be the actual deadline.

American Journalism Program

  • July 15: Fall admission
  • December 15: Spring admission

Near Eastern Studies/Journalism Program

  • January 15: Fall admission

All Other Programs

  • January 4: Fall admission
    • Late applications will be considered if space remains.

Test Scores

GRE OPTIONAL

  • Joint M.A. in International Relations/Journalism, Joint M.A. in Russian and Slavic/Journalism

GRE Not Required

  • All other programs

TOEFL/IELTS

Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores unless they:

  • Are a native English speaker; OR

  • Are a US citizen or permanent resident; OR

  • Have completed (or will complete) a baccalaureate or master's degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.

Writing Sample

All Joint M.A. Programs 

One or two Journalism writing samples are required. In addition, a writing sample may be required by the non-Journalism program — please refer to the individual program's requirements for the writing sample requirements of the other program.

All Other Programs

Three different writing samples are required. The writing samples need not have been published, although if you have clips you are proud of, please do submit them. The samples should represent your best overall work and your aptitude for journalism. Clips from your college newspaper, personal essays, academic research papers, and short fiction are all acceptable.

News and Documentary & Reporting the Nation and New York

The writing sample requirement listed directly above may also be met by including multimedia work produced by applicants, such as links to work posted on Vimeo or YouTube.