Key Information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 59
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Journalism
Overview
Key Benefits
The past students of the Journalism program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia design media campaigns for local and national clients. The students have created advertising and public relations campaigns for Nokia, Apple, Dr Pepper, Anheuser-Busch, Duncan Hines, DuPont, Dow Chemical, Kinko's, Eastman Kodak and many other leading international brands.
The college operates educational programs in Washington, D.C., New York, and Brussels where many of our students carry out their capstone projects or do research. They also partner with educational programs around the world.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- news
- advertising
- public relations
- strategic communication
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 59
General requirements
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 undergraduate; 3.5 graduate
- Applicants should have an earned master's degree (or will be earned by their selected start term) and a demonstrated interest, education or professional experience in journalism, advertising, public relations, mass communication or a related field. A degree (bachelor's or master's) in one of those fields or two years of full-time professional media experience is preferred.
- All required information must be received before the admission review can begin. Applicants may be required to participate in an interview with the doctoral faculty as part of the review process. Students who did not write a thesis in their master's program may be required to complete a project to demonstrate their ability to do independent research.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 36,572 AUD / year (≈ 25,924 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 36,572 AUD / year (≈ 25,924 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 15,572 AUD / year (≈ 11,038 USD / year)
Living Costs
Columbia, United States — 1,129-1,834 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Journalism.