Overview
The Journalism program at UCLA Extension is perfect for:
- Aspiring journalists and multi-media storytellers
- Media professionals looking to expand research, editing, and storytelling skills
- Public relations and communication professionals expanding digital distribution knowledge
- Non-fiction writers who want to develop their newswriting skills or podcasting skills
What you can learn
- Hone essential research, interviewing, and storytelling skills
- Develop investigation, writing, editing, and communication skills
- Reach targeted and mass audiences across various media formats
- Learn reporting and multimedia production
- Explore media law, ethics, and the impact of AI on the field
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
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Los Angeles, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal and emergency contact information
- Start year and quarter
- Representative Information — if you are working with a representative, agency, or a UCLA Extension university partner on your application
- Why UCLA Extension? We are excited to get to know you better! Answer a few brief questions about why you chose UCLA Extension and what you hope to accomplish with us.
- Academic information and supporting documents
- Acknowledgments of policy statements
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5310 USD / full≈ 5310 USD / full - Out-of-State5310 USD / full≈ 5310 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State5310 USD / full≈ 5310 USD / full
Additional Details
Estimated tuition. International fees not included. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:
- First quarter $3,850
- Each subsequent quarter $2,850
Living costs
Los Angeles
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.