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Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Duluth campus — Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 20,328
Application Fee: USD 50
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

In an ever-changing media environment, University of Minnesota Duluth's (UMD) Journalism major is designed to be innovative and dynamic while adhering to a critical understanding of media’s role in a diverse, global society. The major emphasizes community engagement and global competence. Students gain a toolbox of skills and a critical understanding of mass media. Strong focus on studying the role of journalism in a changing world. Personal connections between faculty and student. Customizable degree options based on student interests. Faculty with real-world, industry experience. Strong alumni network connects to our students to jobs and career mentoring. Acquired Skills Demonstrate how the journalistic approach to problem solving and storytelling can produce locally engaged, globally competent citizens Demonstrate competence in a core set of Journalistic crafts in reporting, research and storytelling Express a critical understanding of the contextual factors that shape the media message Produce journalistic work that showcases an area of specialization that draws on the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the student Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to the practice of Journalism that will give the student confidence and professional agility to respond to a changing market Compile a portfolio that demonstrates work produced in a professional media setting Career Possibilities Journalists are inquisitive. They want to know what’s going on in the world, and they want to know why. Journalists have a powerful urge to communicate. They want to share what they’ve learned. Journalism Photojournalism Public Relations Marketing Advertising Corporate Communication Health Communication Local Television News Multimedia Journalism Publishing (newspaper, magazine, book) Electronic media Graduate and Law School

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 20,328
Application fee: USD 50
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 15 November 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Duluth campus

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

1049 University Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

On April 2, 1895 Minnesota Governor David. M. Clough signed legislation approving the creation of the State Normal School at Duluth. Eight years later, in 1903, seven women graduated with teaching degrees. In 1921, the Normal School became the Duluth State Teacher’s College and in 1947, the Teacher's College was named the Duluth Branch of the University of Minnesota. Today, the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a mid-sized comprehensive regional university that offers students a supportive atmosphere and access to the resources of the larger University of Minnesota system. UMD’s stellar...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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