The MAMJ program welcomes potential students from all disciplines and backgrounds, even if they have not worked in journalism before. We highly value applicants who are curious, enjoy challenging themselves, who want to learn how to tell compelling stories with accuracy and integrity, and who want to make a difference in the world through journalism.
Criteria admissions recommendations are based on a comprehensive review of each applicant’s file. Decisions are holistic. The admissions committee uses a judgmental evaluation approach. In addition to the university’s Graduate Admissions General Requirements, available here, the program examines the following:
- An undergraduate degree in any field.     Â
- English language proficiency through:
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- TOEFL iBT, or
- IELTS Academic, or
- AUA Standardized English Assessment,
- English proficiency test waiver (for native English speakers and for those who have studied in institutions where the language of instruction is English. For more info, please check the English Language Proficiency Test Waiver policy.
- An essay in English of no more than 500 words that discusses the applicant’s motivations for applying, their career or academic experience, and their career goals. Â
- The submission of samples of work or volunteer experience in journalism–either written, online, or broadcast (TV or audio) is encouraged but not necessary (especially if in English), and if available then a sample of clips or reels should be included in the application.
- Two recommendation letters. The recommendation letters should be submitted online, written by two separate recommenders on the AUA Recommendation Letter template, available in the application.
Applicants will be invited for an interview. The interview will focus on the following capacities of the applicant: motivation, verbal communication skills, knowledge, commitment, curiosity, reflection, and determination.Â
For more information, please visit AUA Admissions page.