| Journalism at DePaul University | |
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Course Intake | January, September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Tution Fees | $ 42,411 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 0 |
As a Journalism major at DePaul, you will develop a skill set that prepares you for a career as a multimedia content producer and video storyteller. Because the Journalism field is constantly evolving with the use of new technology, you will learn about industry trends and how to use professional equipment, software and online tools.
Students earning their degree in journalism at DePaul have access to the green screen studio, control room, editing suites and the digital equipment facility. Student journalists also staff our award-winning student media outlets: The DePaulia newspaper, 14 East Magazine, Radio DePaul and the Good Day DePaul news show.
The BA in Journalism degree program is offered at our Loop Campus in downtown Chicago, giving you access to many media outlets and opportunities to meet and work professionally with leading companies in the industry.
In addition to a variety of combined degree programs, you may choose to combine your undergraduate degree in Journalism with one of the following master’s degree programs: Health Communication, Journalism, Media and Cinema Studies, or Communication and Media.
We also offer the 3+3 BA/JD Program, which allows high-achieving first-year undergraduate students to be admitted simultaneously to the College of Communication (CMN) and the College of Law (LAW). You’ll complete your first three years in CMN and your final three years in LAW.
Classes
Coursework
- Multimedia News Production
- Online Reporting and Production
- News Editing
- Feature Writing
- International Reporting
- Magazine Reporting
- Photojournalism
- Radio News
- Sports Reporting
- Television News
Concentrations/Tracks
- Latino Media & Communication
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Advertising
- Editing
- Graphic design
- Production
- Promotions
- Public relations
- Radio
- Reporting
- Social media
- Web content
- Writing
DePaul University Highlights
| Type of university | Private |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Total Number of Students Enrolled | 22437 |
| Total Number of Undergraduate Students Enrolled | 14507 |
| Total Number of Graduate Students Enrolled | 7930 |
| Retention Rate (Full- time students)- Fall 2018[3] | 86% |
| Overall Graduation Rate (Fall 2013) | 74% |
| English language proficiency score | Required |
| Financial aid | Scholarships/ Grants/ Loans/ Work-Study |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition : $55,816
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,303 |
| Room and Board | $14,972 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,491 |
Depaul University Cost of Attendance
Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:
| Faculty | Undergraduate Tuition/ Per term (in USD) | Graduate Tuition/ Per credit hour (in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 13,517 | 655 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies | 13,527 | 655 |
| College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences | 13,517 | 715 |
| College of Science and Health | 13,517 | 735 |
| College of Communication | 13,517 | 760 |
| College of Computing and Digital Media | 13,517 | 865 |
| School of Music | 13,938 | 865 |
| Theatre School | 13,938 | 865 |
| Richard H. Driehaus College of Business | 13,517 | -- |
| Kellstadt Graduate Business | -- | 1080 |
The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| New Student Orientation | USD 100 |
| Transfer Student Orientation | USD 75 |
| Student Activity | USD 27 |
| Athletic Fee | USD 25 |
| CTA U-Pass (summer) | USD 86 |
| CTA U-Pass (Fall, Winter, Spring) | USD 105 |
| Health Plan | USD 60 |
| Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 41,000 |
| Postgraduate | 41,600 |
| Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 17,100 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 10,102 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University Contact Details |
|---|
| Address |
| 1 E.Jackson Blvd,Ste 9300 1 E.Jackson Blvd llinois-60604 |
| international@depaul.edu |
| Phone |
| +1 (312) 362-6542 |