Master of Arts in Journalism

Master of Arts in Journalism is a Masters program taught at University of Santo Tomas, Philippines. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Arts in Journalism at the University of Santo Tomas includes a pre-requisite course, St. Thomas and Critical Thinking, then a core sequence in Research Methodology, Communication Theory and Theories of the Press, Storytelling and Advanced Reporting Techniques for Multiple Platforms, Journalism Ethics and Social Communication, and Global Journalism Practice and Studies. Students also take specialization courses.

Specialization courses include Digital and Data Journalism, International Reporting, Political Economy of Mass Media and Journalism, Media Management and Sustainability, Media Law and Press Freedom, Media Studies and Journalism, and Journalism Education. Degree requirements include Written Comprehensive Exams and Thesis Writing I, Thesis Writing II, and Thesis Writing III. The program totals 42 units, with 6 units of prerequisite courses, 12 units of core courses, 15 units of specialization courses, and cognate courses listed without unit details.

Modules

• GS 500 -St. Thomas and Critical Thinking
• Research Methodology (3 units)
• Communication Theory and Theories of the Press (3 units)
• Storytelling and Advanced Reporting Techniques for Multiple Platforms (3 units)
• Journalism Ethics and Social Communication (3 units)
• Global Journalism Practice and Studies (3 units)
• Digital and Data Journalism (3 units)
• International Reporting (3 units)
• Political Economy of Mass Media and Journalism (3 units)
• Media Management and Sustainability (3 units)
• Media Law and Press Freedom (3 units)
• Media Studies and Journalism (3 units)

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts in Journalism at University of Santo Tomas for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Santo Tomas.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Santo Tomas as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Arts in Journalism.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Application information directs to the Admission Policies and Procedures of the Graduate School.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.ust.edu.ph/academics/programs/master-of-arts-in-journalism

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Philippines. See Philippines scholarships.