The Multiplatform Journalism is a Bachelor degree offered by Duquesne University at its main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Multiplatform Journalism

Multiplatform Journalism

As a multiplatform journalism major, you will be prepared to work as a multimedia journalist across a wide variety of platforms, from online news sites to traditional print and broadcast outlets. Today's journalist must be multifaceted–a reporter at an online news outlet might, in a single day, shoot video, produce an audio story and write several iterations of a story for a website and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Conversely, a reporter at a broadcast station or cable outlet might produce both visual and written versions of a story.

Our multiplatform journalism program equips you with the knowledge and skills to produce content for any platform and allows you to seize opportunities as new platforms emerge. In this program, you'll learn to interview, research, report, write, shoot and edit audio and video; create graphics; and master social media.

With a multiplatform journalism degree, you will have the skills needed to achieve your bigger goals, regardless of industry or area of expertise within the journalism realm and will be able to:

Understand the importance of news and the role it plays in our civic and political culture.
Develop the ability to evaluate the newsworthiness of events.
Study and internalize the public service functions and ethical obligations of journalism.
Develop and apply a variety of reporting techniques, including interviewing, database research and use of public records.
Produce multiplatform stories for news, sports, entertainment and various niche genres.
Learn and practice narrative, video, audio and graphical storytelling techniques that are applicable across a wide variety of platforms, including print, broadcast, web, social media and emerging web-based and mobile platforms.
Learn within an ethos of adaptability so that, as media platforms and techniques change, students are able to change with them–and possess the theoretical knowledge and practical flexibility to lead that change.

Our multiplatform journalism program equips you with versatile skills to produce content for various platforms and adapt to emerging ones. Learn interviewing, research, reporting, writing, audio and video editing, graphic creation, and social media mastery. Prepare for the dynamic world of journalism.

Disciplines

McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Multiplatform Journalism at Duquesne University

Entry Requirements

Required Documents

Completed Application
Transcripts
- Original or attested copies of official academic records from the last four years of your education.
- Credentials should be submitted in the native language with certified English translations and sent directly from the school and/or university you attended. Photocopies are not considered official.
- Scanned copies are accepted for evaluation of your application, but originals must be received before you begin classes at Duquesne.
- If you have enrolled in an ESL program in the United States, you also must submit the ESL transcripts.
Recommendation Letter
- At least one (1) letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to both your academic and personal strengths.
Freshman Essay
- Submit a personal statement of at least 300 words which answers the following questions and includes examples of research, shadowing or volunteering experiences:
  1. What is unique about you?
  2. Why have you chosen this major?
  3. How will Duquesne help you to achieve your academic, personal, and professional goals?
English Language Scores
- International undergraduate students can apply in one of two ways:
  1. Submit a TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson Test of English, Duolingo English Test, or a score of 540 or higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.
  2. Test upon arrival to campus.

Eligibility

To be considered for admission you must have graduated from a secondary school recognized as an acceptable equivalent to a U.S. high school and you must demonstrate a record of acceptable academic success.

In general, undergraduate applicants are expected to obtain the U.S. equivalent of a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for most majors.

The Center for Global Engagement takes into the account the educational system and grading system particular to your country; therefore, you are evaluated against students from the same country.

Click here to see a list of countries and relevant documents that we consider the equivalent of a high school transcript.

Please Note:

Once your application is complete, it takes about two to three weeks for an admissions decision to be made.
Please read our English Proficiency Requirements page for detailed information on how we evaluate your application.
An initial interview is not formally required before your application, but you can request an interview with an admissions officer if you would like to articulate additional information. The Center for Global Engagement reserves the right to require an interview after examining your admissions materials if we would like more information before our admissions decision.
Duquesne is a holistic institution that takes into consideration other skills outside of academic life, such as teamwork, leadership, initiative and compassion.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Multiplatform Journalism at Duquesne University

How to Apply for Bachelor of Multiplatform Journalism at Duquesne University

Prospective undergraduate students may apply to Duquesne University directly through our Future Focused Application, Common App or Coalition Application.