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MA Journalism

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    MA Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years

Course Description

This is a highly-flexible Masters, suitable for graduates from any discipline, not just journalism. Through optional modules and coursework, you can specialise in a genre of journalism that interests you.

Why study this course?

This is a flexible Master’s degree in Journalism which allows you to pick modules to focus on your interests and aspirations. You are introduced to the role of journalism in democracies and the impact journalism and news media has on peoples lives and societies. Your research, critical thinking and research skills will be developed culminating in a thesis or practice based project.

  • You will be a curious individual who question the world we live in and want to interrogate why society operates as it does
  • You will be taught in our purpose build journalism facilities which include radio studios, a television studio, video editing suites, Mac suites and a newsroom featuring the latest software
  • We’ll make sure you have an exceptional student experience, with more contact hours than most universities and staff that go the extra mile to support you

This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to specialise in the areas that interest you.

You will examine key debates and current affairs, national and international and look at the impact upon societies. There are options to tailor the study to your interests. Your thesis or practice based project can be on a topic, subject of genre of journalism of your choice.

Whether you want to step up the career ladder, change paths or pursue your passion for a subject you love, you can transform your world with postgraduate study at the University of Derby.

Located in the heart of England, Derby has great transport links with the rest of the UK. This central position means that the city has a long-standing reputation for innovation and industry. We have strong connections with a range of regional employers to support your studies through applied learning, guest lectures and other opportunities.

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Module Details

Contemporary Perspectives in Journalism, Project Modelling and Methods, Master’s Thesis in Journalism, Major Journalism Project, PGDip Independent Study, Audience Studies, Freelance Journalism, Journalism Masterclasses, Investigating Journalism and Politics, Data Journalism and Data Science, Work experience in Journalism, Journalism Masterclasses

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