About
Details at a Glance
School Type
Public
Application Fee
$105
Average In-State Tuition
$26,400
Average Out-of-State Tuition
$38,600
Financial Aid Available
Yes
Our Program
If you believe in the power of stories to create positive change, our 2-year master’s program located in the San Francisco-Bay Area will hone your curiosity, creativity and fearless resolve into effective force. We are a diverse community of curious, scrappy, driven, independent thinkers and makers, who believe that truth matters--and that every important story must be earned. And there’s no better place to study journalism than at the top public university in the world, surrounded by the California tech industry whose technologies continue to inspire and challenge the practice of journalism. Join us!
Admissions
Application Fee
$105
Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- Certified Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Journalistic Work Samples: 3
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
Application Deadline
Applications are available in early September, and due in December. Please check the Graduate Admissions website for exact dates: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/apply/
Student Body
Total Students
100 Students
Inclusion
- Dedicated Diversity Office
- Equity and Inclusion (E&I) Student Group
- Women in Media (WIM) Student Group
Clubs & Associations
The Student Leadership Committee (TLC)
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Student Chapter
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Student Chapter
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Student Chapter
The Association of LGBTQ Journalists (NLGJA) Student Chapter
Women in Media (WIM)
Equity and Inclusion (E&I) Student Group
Intramural Sports
Tuition & Financial Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$26,400Average Out-of-State Tuition
$38,600
Additional Information
- Work-study Programs Available
- Financial Aid Available
- Application Fee Waivers Available
- Graduate Student Instructor/Researcher & Tutor Positions Available
- Hourly Positions in the J-School Writing, Photo & Studio Pools Available
- Positions with the Berkeley Advanced Media Institute Available
- Positions with the Investigative Reporting Program Available
