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Studies of Global Media (Online)
The Master of Arts in Studies of Global Media is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares students to critically examine relationships among media, the public and policy makers, and evolving events and issues around the world. Courses examine the transformation of media systems in historical and contemporary contexts. Students build analytical skills coupled with conceptual knowledge of real-time and emerging issues, such as digital inequity, surveillance, censorship, disinformation and misinformation. Students will study with faculty who have conducted research and other work for news media or other organizations around the world. Graduates will be able to step into jobs in nonprofit organizations, think tanks, government, politics, intergovernmental agencies and other entities that require sophisticated writing, analytical, verbal and research skills. Graduates with journalism experience can work in newsrooms.
The School of Journalism's mission is to prepare students to face the complex challenges confronting journalists in the 21st century. In the school's computer laboratories and seminar rooms, students work on stories that appear in real-world news media, and study the political, economic, legal and ethical issues that journalists face in the global information age.
In addition, see the Academic Plan information about our master's degree in Bilingual Journalism and our Studies of Global Media online master's program.
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Arizona International Direct - Online
Arizona International Microcampus - Lima - UPC
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Arizona Online - Online
Thank you for your interest in the MA in Studies of Global Media through the University of Arizona School of Journalism. Your application will be considered once you have submitted all required documentation.
To be admitted you must have:
Through the Graduate Admissions Application you will have the ability to upload various requirements for consideration by the admission committee. For this application you will be asked to upload the following:
Additional International Student Requirements:
Success in the Studies of Global Media Program demands a high degree of proficiency in English. International students whose native language is not English need to provide high scores on the TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson PTE exams.
Acceptable English Proficiency credentials:
If you have specific questions, please contact the Graduate Coordinator, Jennifer Bates, in the School of Journalism via email at jmbates@arizona.edu.
Once your application has been submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to this account and opening this application. You will be notified via email as soon as a decision has been reached.
Information regarding the Studies of Global Media MA can be found at: journalism.arizona.edu/ma-studies-global-media
No standardized test (GRE) required.
Here is a link to Arizona Online financial aid information: https://online.arizona.edu/cost-and-aid/financial-aid
Ongoing.
Spring 2023
Summer 2023
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
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The following are core coursework requirements for the Studies of Global Media M.A (10 units):
All courses are 3 units*
GLO 560 Disinformation and Information Security in a Global Media Context
GLO 535 Media Ethics and Representation in a Global Context
GLO 540 Freedom of Expression and the Right to Information
GLO 698 Capstone (1 unit)*
There are 7 courses required from the electives listed below (21 units).
A minimum of four courses must be selected from the Studies of Global Media Program.
All courses are 3 units
Global Media Studies Electives (12 units, minimum--up to 21 units)
GLO 502 The Future of Media and Technology
GLO 503 Media and Global Terrorism
GLO 505 Media and Climate Change
GLO 530 Social Movement Media in a Global Context
GLO 590 Media and Humanitarian Crises
GLO 545 Media, War and Peace
GLO 565 Science Misinformation, Disinformation, Media & the Public
GLO 570 Documentary Studies
GLO 555 Media and Human Rights
GLO 550 Media and the Environment
GLO 580 Digital Media Law in a Global Context: Frameworks and Perspectives
No additonal requirements.
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.
| Program-level Information | |
|---|---|
| Application Acceptance Rate | 88.89% |
| Avg. Time-to-degree (years) | n/a |
| Department-level Information | |
| Enrollment Percent Male | 38.71% |
| Enrollment Percent Female | 61.29% |
| Enrollment Percent International | 3.23% |
| Enrollment Percent URM | 48.39% |