Master of Arts [M.A] [Journalism] From Columbia University

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Journalism)

STEM Course

9 months

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Arts,

Journalism

₹2.2 L/Yr

Mex$49,360 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹224094 (MXN 49360)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	₹103512 (MXN 22800)
Health Insurance	₹2915 (MXN 642)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	₹290687 (MXN 64028)

Important Dates

The 2022 application is now closed. you can check back in September to access the 2023 application.

The MA in Journalism at Columbia University is a 1-year program.
The Master of Arts program trains experienced journalists to go deeper and equips them with subject-area expertise, so they can explain complicated issues to the public.
Students develop an intellectual grounding in their concentration that enables them to ask more informed questions, evaluate evidence for competing theories, and produce sophisticated and nuanced stories.
The currently available concentrations are listed below:
- Arts and Culture
- Business and Economics
- Politics
- Science
The program is designed for journalists who have three to 15 years of professional journalism experience.
Every MA student undertakes a significant reporting project that results in a piece of long-form journalism.
The thesis gives students the opportunity to explore a topic in-depth and to synthesize what they learn in a sophisticated manner.
The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a bachelor's degree in related fields or equivalent to get admission in this program.
Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

68 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

311 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The following Documents are required to attend this program:

Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.