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BA Journalism

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maine

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism is designed for students seeking print, broadcast and digital broadcast news careers in Maine and nationwide. The journalism program offers students strong oral and written expression skills, a firm grasp of public affairs, and a broad foundation in the liberal arts. The program also encourages media literacy and productive relations with a variety of media institutions. For those interested in pursuing higher education, the major also prepares students for graduate study in related communication fields, law, the humanities and the social sciences.

Program Key Stats

$33482 (Annual cost)



90 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
70

1100
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, Official college transcripts for all attempted college coursework, An essay, A school recommendation, TOEFL- minimum score of 79 (iBT) or 550 (iTP). IELTS minimum score of 6.5. PTE-minimum score of 53. CEFR completed level C1.

Career Options

  • After graduation
  • Journalism majors have become news and sports reporters
  • columnists
  • editors
  • designers
  • newscasters
  • producers
  • photojournalists
  • media entrepreneurs
  • and managers
  • across multiple media platforms
  • They also go to law school or enter other graduate programs for more specialized learning

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