Undergraduate Journalism

Only one top-10 university offers an undergraduate degree in journalism. Take a Northwestern Direction to experience our life-changing degree.

If you are deeply curious about the world and want to research, report and produce journalism that matters, Medill offers the combination of a top-ranked university, a best-in-class journalism education and a Big Ten college experience.

Why study journalism at Medill?

At Medill, reporting and writing are just the start. You'll experiment with emerging media, explore global journalism and prepare not only to work in a changing media world but to lead it.

We believe in learning by doing. Whether you are passionate about social justice, politics, global affairs, entrepreneurship, technology, the arts or sports, you'll have the chance to develop those passions into expertise.

Medill's innovative curriculum allows you to solidify your writing and editing skills and explore your passions outside Medill. Our curriculum comprises three components:

• Our core curriculum is built to put all first-year students on the same page. In these core courses, we'll teach you the Medill way of reporting, writing, editing and thinking critically.
• In addition to those core classes, every student selects a concentration in a discipline outside Medill. Here, you'll explore your passion for political science, history, economics, a foreign language, computer science and much more. You'll take a wide variety of courses to ensure a well-rounded education.
• Finally, we offer a wide variety of journalism electives. Choose courses that will help you build expertise in the areas you are most passionate about.