Master in Journalism (Master's)

Tuition is The 32-credit curriculum includes a 28-credit advanced standing track for professionals with 5+ years of working experience..

The programme emphasizes research-informed journalism with a focus on practical application across digital platforms. Students develop skills in multimedia storytelling, data-driven reporting, and audience engagement through hands-on coursework. The curriculum integrates foundational journalism principles with emerging media technologies and production methods. Learners work directly with professional journalists and media practitioners to build real-world competencies.

Focus areas include multimedia storytelling, data-driven reporting, digital publishing, interactive news, community engagement, media entrepreneurship.

The programme requires 32 credits for completion, with a 28-credit track available for professionals with five or more years of experience. Core courses cover journalism fundamentals, while electives allow customization in areas like design, leadership, and content creation.

Graduates pursue careers in independent media, freelance journalism, multimedia writing, copywriting, and media content creation.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree. Those with a journalism degree or five or more years of professional experience may qualify for a four-credit waiver. Required documents include transcripts, a statement of purpose, and a resume.

The programme totals about 32 credit hours. 100% online, full-time or part-time; program starts in fall or spring; one year full-time or two years part-time. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 47% of applicants.

Communication and the arts shape Emerson College's academic identity. The college is organized through the School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, the School of Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies, and the School of Communication. Students can choose from 42 undergraduate and graduate majors, along with four certificates and more than 30 minors. Areas of study include film, television, media arts, communication studies, theatre, acting, and marketing communication. Emerson's film school is ranked fifth in the United States by The Hollywood Reporter.

Learning is centered on practical work. Students use professional-level studios, stages, and labs, and work with people active in the industry. The college offers more than 120 student clubs and co-curricular activities, including publications and performance groups. Students also have access to internships, including more than 150 internship sites connected with the Los Angeles campus. Emerson supports creative work through clubs, crews, casts, and other communities, while 14 NCAA Division III teams provide opportunities for intercollegiate competition.

The main campus is in Boston, an urban setting that connects study with the energy of a major city. Emerson also offers learning in Los Angeles and at Kasteel Well in the Netherlands, a restored 14th-century medieval castle used for its Education Abroad Program. International students can consider these locations as part of a broader study experience, while exploring the college's creative communities, hands-on courses, internships, and opportunities to present their work to audiences beyond campus.