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Tell Stories That Matter
The need for news hasn’t changed, only the way we consume it. The Master's in Journalism program at Boston University offers an innovative curriculum for a constantly changing field.
A leader in journalism education, Boston University is ranked among the very best. Focus on social responsibility with an emphasis on digital & visual storytelling across platforms.
From traditional to new media and everything in between, Boston University’s program has long been a trusted leader. But don’t take our word for it – both USA Today and the U.S. News & World Report rank us among the very best. It’s also in the 9th largest media market in the U.S. and where American journalism was born.
Among the nation’s most highly regarded programs
Located in a city of innovation
30,000+ alumni
97% of master’s grads working in COM-related jobs
Why
Boston University?
A Location That Matters
Positioned in a thriving, global hub for education, innovation, research, and business, Boston University is one of the world’s leading research institutions. Many of our students secure prestigious internships in the city’s thriving media industry, including WBUR, WGBH, and the Boston Globe.
Learn From & Engage with the Best
You’ll learn from highly-experienced and connected professors who give you an insider’s edge. Our faculty boast Pulitzer Prize winners and veterans of the Boston Globe’s “Spotlight” investigative team. Build your résumé with meaningful internship and capstone experiences, take advantage of campus media, and use the bustling and dynamic city as your classroom.
Go Anywhere
Equipped with the skills to cover stories from entertainment to global politics, BU alumni go places—geographically and professionally. From editors and reporters to authors and bloggers, a BU journalism degree offers flexibility, mobility, and relevancy.
“One of the best parts of BU’s graduate journalism program is the networking. I made connections with both students and professors—who are now friends and mentors. They have helped me get jobs and prepped me for a life in journalism. I would not be where I am today in my career without BU’s skills-based and rigorous program.”
—Jenni Gritters ’14,
Editor, Upworthy
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