Course Overview

This PPA-Accredited course provides industry-relevant and specialist journalism training. Based in one of our multimedia newsrooms, the course is designed to give you the experience of working in a professional environment. This MA has a specific emphasis on the practice of journalism and develops the skills you'll need for employment in the journalism or creative industries. You will learn how to write advanced news and features, gain an understanding of the scope of the laws affecting journalists, and develop the editorial, interpersonal, and self-management skills needed to work within the media industry. You'll examine the journalism business and have the opportunity to specialize in magazine journalism. You'll also gain practical skills such as audio and video production and photo editing. In your final term, you'll choose between either an academic dissertation or a journalism project route €“ which allows you to work in a team to produce a magazine.

General Eligibility

You should usually hold a second-class honors degree (certain programs may require a 2:1) from a recognized British or overseas university.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.