24 monthsProgramme duration
5,824 USDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Journalism
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Journalism established a master’s program in April 1971 and a doctoral program in April 1974.
It is one of the leading graduate schools in Japan for the academic study of journalism, media activities, social information systems, public relations, public opinion, and popular culture. Graduate students studying in the Department of Journalism are not only from Sophia University faculties, but also from other faculties and departments of other universities, as well as students from abroad, mainly from Asia, and many who were employed. This makes small but lively discussion groups with a rich international flavor.
Curriculum
In the Master’s Program, the curriculum focuses on mass communication theory, journalism theory, media analysis, and seminar classes to conduct research based on the current situation. In the second and subsequent years, students are encouraged to pursue their own research under the guidance of their academic advisors to complete their master’s thesis
The goal of the doctoral program is to foster individuals who will be active on an international level and be involved in research and education in this field in the future. In their research activities, students are encouraged to improve their academic methodology and level of expertise. At the same time, they are guided to establish their own thematic areas as researchers.
In addition, only those who have passed an examination that qualifies them to submit a thesis after one year of enrollment will be permitted to write a thesis for their degree. Because advancement to the Doctoral Program is deeply connected to the choice of a future career, the Department of Journalism believes it should not be an easy decision to make. We ask applicants to be particularly aware of this point.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Journalism
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Journalism established a master’s program in April 1971 and a doctoral program in April 1974.
It is one of the leading graduate schools in Japan for the academic study of journalism, media activities, social information systems, public relations, public opinion, and popular culture. Graduate students studying in the Department of Journalism are not only from Sophia University faculties, but also from other faculties and departments of other universities, as well as students from abroad, mainly from Asia, and many who were employed. This makes small but lively discussion groups with a rich international flavor.
Curriculum
In the Master’s Program, the curriculum focuses on mass communication theory, journalism theory, media analysis, and seminar classes to conduct research based on the current situation. In the second and subsequent years, students are encouraged to pursue their own research under the guidance of their academic advisors to complete their master’s thesis
The goal of the doctoral program is to foster individuals who will be active on an international level and be involved in research and education in this field in the future. In their research activities, students are encouraged to improve their academic methodology and level of expertise. At the same time, they are guided to establish their own thematic areas as researchers.
In addition, only those who have passed an examination that qualifies them to submit a thesis after one year of enrollment will be permitted to write a thesis for their degree. Because advancement to the Doctoral Program is deeply connected to the choice of a future career, the Department of Journalism believes it should not be an easy decision to make. We ask applicants to be particularly aware of this point.
Admission Requirements
- Basically, students who have received a specialized education in media and journalism as an undergraduate, as it is essential for students to have the basic knowledge of the three areas identified in the Curriculum Policy in order to keep up with classes offered in the Master’s program
- Given the frequency of reading foreign literature, students will need language skills centered on English. Foreign students are required to have passed the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test or the equivalent, or to prove Japanese language skills exceeding such levels
- We have opened our doors to adults as a place where students with practical experience in media or journalism can conduct research based on experience-based problem recognition
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