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Bachelor of Journalism

Our undergraduate program is designed to prepare you for a career that values curiosity, integrity, and critical thinking. We help you learn the best methods for seeking facts and presenting information in compelling and insightful ways, across any platform. We encourage students to share their unique voice to tell stories that change the world

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Innovative and Hands-On Curriculum


Use your curiosity and creativity to develop writing, research, analytical and visual skills to become a persuasive and informative storyteller across a variety of digital, print, video and audio formats. You will put your skills to work as you create a portfolio of your work to showcase your talent.

Student Profiles

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Logan Dubel

Class of '25
“This is the best place to receive an excellent journalism education, and be an active player in Austin media.”

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Emma Rogers

Class of '25
"Studying journalism will best prepare me for success and a career in law by refining my writing and research skills."

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Sofia Vargas Karam

Class of '25
"I chose Moody because it equipped me with the tools to adapt, report truthfully, and carve out unconventional paths."

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Journalists are Generalists


Your journalism degree will prepare you for a variety of career paths. You’ll learn to be able to grasp any subject quickly and accurately. Our graduates go on to work in fields from print journalism to broadcasting, communications positions to social media storytelling, event planning to content marketing, nonprofit work to law.

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Get Inspired & Gain Knowledge


Dozens of speakers and special guests are brought into classes every semester to expose you to the breadth of industries and knowldege utilized in modern media careers. You’ll have the opportunity to network and learn from alumni and academic experts, there is nothing boring and stale about our learning opportunities.

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