This one-year Master’s program provides a global perspective on journalism, investigating the role of journalism in different media systems and socio-cultural contexts, giving you the knowledge and skills necessary for work in an international setting. You will also examine changes to the global media and their implications for professional journalism.

The Master of Journalism degree is a non-thesis program that requires up to 36 credits. This program is intended for students, whether experienced or not, who want to work as professional journalists after graduation. M.J. students’ degree program culminates in a review of their journalism portfolio by a panel of faculty and professionals. There is no thesis requirement for M.J. students. Broadcast or multiplatform students may further specialize in investigative, computational/data, or sports focus and may also steer their degree into other types of journalism through course selection. In their last semester, M.J. students enroll in a six-credit capstone course in one of the Capital News Service (CNS) bureaus on campus, in Annapolis or Washington, D.C.

The Master's program in Investigative Journalism emphasizes developing advanced skills in reporting, research, and storytelling to uncover and expose significant issues within society. Students gain c...

Our MA Journalism programme provides you with all the skills you will need to work across different platforms – online, TV and radio.

The Mente Argentina Master’s Program in Journalism is designed for students from all over the world who not only want to get a Master’s in Journalism but also for those who seek an extraordinary learning experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Join the professional master’s degree program in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and get prepared to work in a newsroom with a full set of professional skills, conceptual background and specialization you design.