Studies of Global Media (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

The Studies of Global Media (MA) is a Master degree offered by The University of Arizona Global on the Arizona Global Direct - Online University of Arizona - Main - Tucson Arizona Online - Online campus in United States of America. The program is delivered hybrid as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the Arizona Global Direct - Online University of Arizona - Main - Tucson Arizona Online - Online campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.

About Studies of Global Media (MA)

Studies of Global Media (Online)

The Master of Arts in Studies of Global Media is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares students to critically examine relationships among media, the public and policy makers, and evolving events and issues around the world. Courses examine the transformation of media systems in historical and contemporary contexts. Students build analytical skills coupled with conceptual knowledge of real-time and emerging issues, such as digital inequity, surveillance, censorship, disinformation and misinformation. Students will study with faculty who have conducted research and other work for news media or other organizations around the world. Graduates will be able to step into jobs in nonprofit organizations, think tanks, government, politics, intergovernmental agencies and other entities that require sophisticated writing, analytical, verbal and research skills. Graduates with journalism experience can work in newsrooms.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Studies of Global Media (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Thank you for your interest in the MA in Studies of Global Media through the University of Arizona School of Journalism. Your application will be considered once you have submitted all required documentation.

To be admitted you must have:

A bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona
A grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Through the Graduate Admissions Application you will have the ability to upload various requirements for consideration by the admission committee. For this application you will be asked to upload the following:

Statement of purpose explaining how this program will help you achieve your goals
RÃ©sumÃ©/Curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcript(s)
The names and contact information of those who will be recommenders on your behalf (one recommender is required).

Additional International Student Requirements:

Success in the Studies of Global Media Program demands a high degree of proficiency in English. International students whose native language is not English need to provide high scores on the TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson PTE exams.

Acceptable English Proficiency credentials:

TOEFL - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
IELTS - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
Pearson PTE Academic - minimum score of 60

If you have specific questions, please contact the Graduate Coordinator, Debbie Cross, in the School of Journalism via email at [email protected]

Once your application has been submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to this account and opening this application. You will be notified via email as soon as a decision has been reached.

Information regarding the Studies of Global Media MA can be found at: journalism.arizona.edu/ma-studies-global-media

Standardized Tests

No standardized test (GRE) required.

Funding Opportunities

Here is a link to Arizona Online financial aid information: https://online.arizona.edu/cost-and-aid/financial-aid

Admissions Deadlines

Ongoing.

Spring 2021

Spring I: January 13, 2021
Spring II: March 11, 2021

Summer 2021

Summer I: May 17, 2021
Summer II: July 6, 2021

Fall 2021

Fall I: August 23, 2021

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Studies of Global Media (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Studies of Global Media (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Studies of Global Media (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson