- Master of Arts [M.A] in Journalism is a 2-year program.
- The program is a course-based.
- This program is offered as full time and delivered on-campus.
- The Graduate Degree in Journalism requires a minimum of 45 units.
- Students are usually required to take two specialized writing courses, chosen from a list of seven or eight, and three approved electives from among graduate-level courses in the Department of Communication.
- Some of the courses are:
- Journalism Law
- Perspectives on American Journalism
- Public Affairs Data Journalism I
- Multimedia Storytelling
- News Reporting & Writing Fundamentals
- Journalism Thesis
- Graduate Journalism Seminar
- To remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better.
- The student-faculty ratio at Stanford University is 5:1, and the school has 69.3% of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
- 17 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community.
- According to QS Global World Ranking, Stanford University Ranked #2.
- The average salary is 44,447 USD.
Stanford University, California, Stanford - Courses & Fees
Stanford, CaliforniaUniversity Private (Not for Profit) College
₹35.7 L/Yr
$43,089 /Yr
Important Dates
Admission Decision to be released by April 1, 2022
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Autumn Intake | Dec 1, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | ₹2701302 | ₹2701302 |
| Health Insurance | ₹114388 | ₹114388 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | ₹755957 | ₹755957 |
| Total Fees | ₹3571647 | ₹3571647 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | ₹1672720.2 |
| Food | ₹691302.6 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a 4 years bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
- Students who meet the above degree requirement with a strong technical background in engineering, physics, or a comparable science program are welcome to apply.
- The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted to Stanford is 3.96 on a 4.0 scale.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. A two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Online Application: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- Application Fee: Students need to submit their application fees.
- Statement of Purpose: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required; one letter must come from an academic source, although Stanford prefer at least two. Recommendations must be submitted online.
- Official GRE Test Scores: Students have to submit their GRE Test Scores.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities are:
- Senior Correspondent.
- Director of Public Relations.
- Executive Editor.
- Senior Writer.
- Television News Anchor.
- Campaign Operations Manager.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Support Scholarships for Young Women | Variable | Yes | Mar 19, 2023 |
| SWE Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | ₹331560 | Yes | N/A |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | ₹165780 | Yes | Apr 1, 2023 |
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