Overview
If you are weighing up Journalism MA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Journalism is portfolio driven, and many departments build in industry placements. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 16 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.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
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
Newsroom employers in the United Kingdom still ask for NCTJ accreditation, so check whether the course carries it. Local news, trade press and digital publishers are where most careers start, and shorthand is still tested.
Roles graduates go into
- Reporter
- Multimedia or digital journalist
- Sub-editor or production journalist
- Broadcast journalist
- Specialist or trade correspondent
- Editor in time
Where they work
- Local, regional and national news
- Broadcasters
- Trade and business publishers
- Digital news outlets
- Communications and press offices
After the course
NCTJ diploma including shorthand, which many employers treat as the entry requirement.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £35,500