Journalism — study plan
Northwestern University in Qatar Medill School of Journalism
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 19
- Degree
- bachelor
The Journalism study plan at Northwestern University in Qatar is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 19 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INTERDIS 201-0 | Media and Society | 3 |
| JOUR 202-0 | Journalism in the Digital World | 3 |
| MIT 190-0 | Media Construction | 3 |
| MIT 220-0 | Analyzing Media Texts | 3 |
| JOUR 100-0 | Journalism: Screens and Streams | 3 |
Year 2 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JOUR 201-0 | Journalistic Storytelling Across Media | 3 |
| JOUR 205-0 | Research for Reporting | 3 |
| JOUR 301-1 | News Gathering and Assessment | 3 |
| JOUR 370-0 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 |
Year 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JOUR 305-0 | Podcasting Elective | 3 |
| JOUR 306-0 | Broadcast Production Elective | 3 |
| JOUR 321-0 | Magazine and Feature Writing Elective | 3 |
| JOUR 325-0 | Journalism and Social Media Elective | 3 |
| JOUR 345-0 | Journalism Residency: News | 3 |
Year 4 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JOUR 336-0 | Interactive Storytelling Elective | 3 |
| JOUR 342-0 | Advanced Online Storytelling Elective | 3 |
| JOUR 326-0 | Documentary for Journalists Elective | 3 |
| JOUR 335-0 | Automated Journalism Elective | 3 |
| JOUR 390-0 | Special Topics: Conflict Reporting Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Journalism
How many credit hours is Journalism at Northwestern University in Qatar?
Journalism at Northwestern University in Qatar requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 19 courses.
How many years is Journalism at Northwestern University in Qatar?
The study plan for Journalism spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Journalism award?
Journalism at Northwestern University in Qatar awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Journalism offered at other universities?
Yes, Journalism is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.