Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Journalism] From Murray State University

Murray, KentuckyLocation
UniversitySchool type
Public
Partner [6 Courses]
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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Journalism)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$14,058 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$14058

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$5424
Food$3860

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$14328
2021$13920

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Jul 19, 2025
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  • The journalism major equips today’s students with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing media profession.
  • Students are expected to write stories both inside and outside the classroom, often under a deadline.
  • Besides news writing, journalism students learn how to shoot, produce and edit video for broadcast and online outlets, take photographs and design Web pages.
  • The program strives to turn out versatile journalists who can work on a variety of news platforms or start their own news outlet.
  • Students majoring in journalism may earn a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree.
  • Students need a minimum of 120 semester hours, another major or minor and completion of the University studies requirement for the appropriate degree. ACEJMC requires that students take 72 hours outside the department and no more than six hours of credit for internships/co-ops within the major.

Scores Required

71 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

51 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

960 / 1600

Avg. Score in

SAT

100 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

790 / 990

Avg. Score in

TOEIC

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

  • English Language Proficiency Minimum Requirements:
    • IELTS overall score of 6.0 (5.5 for full admission with condition)
    • TOEFL overall score of 71 (61 for full admission with condition)
    • SAT score of 960
    • GTEC overall score of 1190 (1100 for full admission with condition)
    • PTE overall score of 51 (45 for full admission with condition)
    • TOEIC overall score of 790 or higher with 160 or higher speaking ( 700 with 140 or higher speaking for full admission with condition)

Required Document List

  • International Student Application form.
  • Official transcripts in both English and your native language.
  • Official diploma and degree certificate in both English and your native language.
  • Statement of Financial Support with a bank statement or a scholarship letter attached 
  • $30 application fee paid with a check or a money order payable to Murray State University.
  • Information Release form if you are applying to Murray State through a recruiting agent.
  • Official TOEFL/IELTS.

Career and Placement after Course

  • Editor
  • Cartoonist
  • Photo Journalist
  • Proof Reader
  • Feature Writer
  • Leader Writer
  • Correspondent/Special Reporter
  • Critic


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