Master of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University (Kellogg/McCormick)

Northwestern University, through its Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, offers a Master of Science in Journalism program that lasts for one year. This program is designed to equip students with essential skills in journalism and media. The tuition fee for this course is USD 53,496. To gain admission into this program, students need to demonstrate their English language proficiency. The university accepts both IELTS and TOEFL scores for this requirement. This course is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in journalism and media, providing comprehensive training in the field.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or expect to earn one before enrollment.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

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TOEFL

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IELTS

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Application Process for Northwestern University

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents

• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): You need two letters from people who can speak about your academic and professional skills, like employers or professors. A third letter is optional.
• Essays: Professional Statement: Write 500 words or less about why you're interested in journalism, why you want to join Medill's MSJ program, your career goals, and how this program will help you reach them. Also, in 300 words or less, explain why you chose your specialization and how it fits your career plans. Writing Sample: Provide a sample of your best work, showing your research and reporting skills. It should be three pages or less. Alternatively, write an essay of 750 words or less answering questions like: What is the role of journalism today? What are news organizations doing right, and what can be improved? Where do you see journalism in five years?
• CV: Submit your current resume highlighting your professional and academic experiences.

Step 2: Additional Documents

• Submit your academic transcripts.
• Provide your English Language Proficiency Score.
• Submit your GRE or GMAT test scores.
• Work Samples (Optional): You can provide links or upload up to three samples of your work, like published articles or videos. Written samples should be five pages or less, and videos should be no longer than five minutes. All samples must be in English.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

You can begin your application by visiting this link.

Step 4: Application Fees

• The application fee for this course is USD 75, approximately INR 6.32 thousand.
• You can pay the fee using a credit card.
• Northwestern University offers a 9PAY Payment Plan, allowing you to pay tuition in nine monthly installments.
• A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required to enroll.

Step 5: Application Deadline

The deadline for Fall (September) intake is April 1st. Please note these dates are based on previous years and may change. For the exact deadline, connect with our expert counselors.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"