Overview

Medill is home to one of the best and most prestigious graduate journalism programs in the world. Here you will learn enduring professional skills and values as well as new techniques and technologies you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, digital media landscape. You also benefit from the reputation of Northwestern, a top-10 university. Medill’s Master of Science in Journalism degree is a STEM-designated program.

Specialize in a subject area or method

As a Medill Journalism master’s student at Northwestern University, you will select a subject area or method specialization. In addition to strengthening your journalism skills in the MSJ program, these specializations allow you to develop a deep expertise in a specific area that interests you.

Programme Structure

Our curriculum varies by specialization to help you gain the skills needed for that area of study:

Health, Environment and Science
Magazine
Media Innovation and Content Strategy
Medill Investigative Lab
Politics, Policy and Foreign Affairs
Social Justice
Sports Media
Video and Broadcast

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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GMAT

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English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree

Academic transcripts

Admissions interview

GRE or GMAT test scores

TOEFL or IELTS test scores (for international applicants)

Resume

Essays

Work samples (optional)

Recommendations

Application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

73472 USD / year

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Out-of-State

73472 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

73472 USD / year

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Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Specialize in a subject area or method

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Evanston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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