BA(Hons) Journalism — News/Editorial

This program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful journalists. Students will learn how to research, write, and edit news stories for print, online, and broadcast platforms. They will also develop an understanding of ethical considerations in journalism and the role of media in society.

Additional Information

Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, Washington, which offers a unique blend of urban and rural living. The university has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and offers a range of programs that align with this value. The journalism program has a diverse faculty and offers small class sizes, providing students with personalized attention and mentorship.

Discover the Unique Value of Western Washington University's Journalism Program

Western Washington University offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as opportunities for hands-on learning through internships and other experiential learning opportunities.

Journalism is the work of supplying content, primarily news, for the ever-expanding world of mass media. Journalists are responsible for gathering information, analyzing and editing it for a mass audience, and dispensing it using some form of media platform. Increasingly the methods of distribution have become more complex, but the basic mission of a journalist remains the same: to serve the public by finding, defining, writing and editing information.

Today’s journalist may be found on traditional publications such as newspapers and magazines, broadcast outlets and specialized publications. They may utilize online delivery or other forms of electronic communication. Trained journalists may use their skills in the expanding field of public relations, working to serve as a bridge between those with a message to communicate and the journalist who seeks information.

Why Consider a Journalism - News/Editorial Major?

Few fields of study prepare a person for as wide a range of interesting and challenging careers. Journalists first and foremost learn to write, to accumulate and analyze information. This set of skills is in demand in a host of fields beyond traditional mass media.

The study of Journalism exposes a student to current affairs and problems, from issues of campus governance to international news and concerns. Journalism students are expected to question, to challenge sources of information and seek a variety of data and opinions on any serious issue.

Journalism students are given the daily opportunity to practice what they learn, in hands-on student publication laboratories, culminating in a professional internship. The Journalism faculty at Western are prepared both professionally and academically to help students enter this exciting career field.

Academic Requirements for freshman students:

The admission requirements for undergraduate courses are given as follows:

• Completed application form

• Academic Transcripts(certified english translations if necessary)

• Relevant High school degree/Grade Report/Certificates

• SAT or ACT Scores (Optional)

• A cumulative GPA of 2.5

• Personal Statement or essay

• One letter of recommendation

• List of extracurricular activities(if any)

• Portfolio