About Bs In Journalism in Boston University (BU)
In conjunction with the Boston University Hub, the Department of Journalism offers a robust selection of core courses and recommended professional pathways to provide knowledge and training in the areas of reporting, writing, editing, production, design, cultural sensitivity, and civic responsibility, as well as to supply the core understanding and management of professional journalism when it relates to deadlines, interviewing, research, and innovation in the field.
The full curriculum is designed to provide for students to solve the most challenging aspects of professional journalism and to instill confidence to be on the front lines of understanding the cultural and ethical boundaries and opportunities of becoming members of the esteemed and elite field of professional journalists, in order to safeguard the sanctity of the free press.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 90
Boston University (BU) Highlights
| Institution Type |
Private |
| Campus Type |
Urban |
| Academic Calendar Type |
Semester |
| Application Fee |
$80 |
| Acceptance Rate |
22% |
| Test scores required |
SAT/ACT |
| Application Deadline |
Fall: Jan 6 Spring: Nov 1 |
| International students |
27% |
| Female to Male student ratio |
60:40 |
Boston University Cost of Attendance
| Budget Item |
Undergraduate Degree Cost in USD |
Graduate Degree Cost in USD |
| Room and meal plan |
16,160 |
14,190 |
| Student Fees |
1,172 |
942 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,000 |
1,293 |
| Incidentals |
1,950 |
4,170 |
| Total (Inclusive of fees) |
75,002 |
75,315 |
