Overview
International Journalism MA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in International Journalism mixes production work with the theory behind how audiences behave. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 22 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.000 to £35.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A demanding and shrinking market where languages and a region of expertise are what make a candidate distinctive. Most correspondents began as local reporters or as freelancers building a body of work.
Roles graduates go into
- Foreign correspondent or stringer
- Reporter or producer
- Fixer and researcher
- Multimedia journalist
- Editor or desk producer
- Communications officer for an international body
Where they work
- International news organisations
- Broadcasters and wire services
- Digital news and investigative outlets
- NGOs and international organisations
- Freelance reporting
After the course
NCTJ or equivalent accreditation, a language, and a region you can genuinely report on.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £35,500