• The Master of Journalism at the University of California is a 2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The Master of Journalism degree program consists of narrative writing, audio, photography, broadcast and online video production, multimedia storytelling, data, and investigative-based journalism.
  • By the end of the second year students will have created a portfolio of ambitious, high-quality work, much of it published with the help of the exceptional faculty of seasoned journalists. 
  • During the summer between the first and second years of study, the student will complete 300 hours of supervised journalism.
  • The Master of Journalism (MJ) degree at Berkeley requires the completion of at least 36-semester units of coursework and the submission of a satisfactory master’s project.
  • A minimum of 24 units must be earned from coursework in the Graduate School of Journalism.
  • All students are expected to graduate in 4 consecutive semesters.
  • The classes are small and instructors act as mentors for students.
  • Students get the opportunity to do concurrent degree programs with Law, Asian Studies, International and Area Studies, Latin American Studies, and Public Health.
  • The program’s career services offer a full complement of career planning workshops and opportunities for professional development including resume building, interviewing skills, and branding.