Boston University - [BU], Massachusetts, Boston - Courses & Fees

Boston, Massachusetts

University Private (Not for Profit) College

The Master of Science(M.Sc) in Journalism at Boston University is a 2-years program.
The program consists of a total of 48 credits for the Master of Science in Journalism.
The program curriculum emphasizes the theory and skills of digital journalism like the immediate and unusual focus on visual journalism.
Some of the main courses students go through in this program are:
- Reporting
- News judgment
- Writing, and visual skills
- History
- Law
- Ethics, and techniques of traditional journalism
The professors treat students as junior colleagues in a newsroom and there are ample opportunities to get actual reporting under their belt.
The Graduation rate of Boston University is 87%.
The student-faculty ratio of this college is 10:1.
The acceptance rate of Boston University is 22%.
Boston University ranked #42 among national universities by U.S News and World Report.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Priority Application Deadline	Feb 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline	May 1, 2024

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	$14590

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants to master’s degree and graduate certificate programs must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or the international equivalent) prior to enrollment.
Students required an average grade of 3.0. (83 to 86% or B grade)

Language Requirments:

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

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students required a Higher Secondary Certificate/ISC (State board exams may also be considered for admission) and a four-year bachelor’s degree.

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The Documents required are:

College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Financial Documentation: The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
Three Letter of Recommendation: This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose: This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Resume/CV: This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

After this program, students have the following job opportunities:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated	Variable	Yes	Jul 1, 2021
Go Clean Scholarship	$3500	Yes	N/A
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Variable	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
R&D Systems Scholarship	$1500	Yes	Jul 19, 2023