Overview
The Journalism program at UCLA Extension is perfect for:
- Aspiring journalists
- Journalists looking to expand their skills
- Public relations and media professionals who need storytelling and digital skills
- Non-fiction writers who want to develop their news writing skills
What you can learn
- Hone essential research, interviewing, and storytelling skills
- Develop writing and communication skills that appeal to your audiences across various streams of media
- Explore digital reporting and multimedia production
- Master investigative reporting techniques
- Learn media law and ethics fundamentals
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Reporting and Writing III: The Modern Media World
- Reporting and Writing I: of Journalism
- Reporting and Writing II: Journalism in Practice
- Media Law and Ethics
- The Art of the Interview
- Women's Writing Workshop
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Duolingo English Test 115
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Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Duolingo English Test 115
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply to a certificate program
- Purchase health insurance
- Financial certification
- Passport photocopy
- Transcript
- Complete the International Student Certificate Program Application
Tuition Fee
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International
5310 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5310 USD for the full programme during 9 months. -
National
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In-State
5310 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5310 USD for the full programme during 9 months.
International fees are not included in the tuition. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:
- First quarter $3,850
- Each subsequent quarter $2,850
Living costs for Los Angeles
1520 - 2570 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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