MA Journalism (Distance Learning)

January 2024 Start

Qualifications or experience

• A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject.
• Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.

September 2024 Start

Qualifications or experience

• A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject.
• Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.

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If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

When you complete the course successfully, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to communicate important issues to the public in the digital world. You’ll also have a portfolio you can use to demonstrate your talents to potential employers.

Roles you could work in after the course include:

• journalist
• news editor
• social media manager
• press officers
• communications officer

Typical employers may include:

• online and print newspapers
• broadcasters
• magazines
• PR agencies
• corporate communications agencies

• Investigative Journalism – 15 credits
• Media Law and Regulation – 15 credits
• Research Methods – 30 credits
• Portfolio – 15 credits
• Writing and Producing News for a Digital Audience – 15 credits
• News Reporting – 15 credits
• Government, Power and the Media – 15 credits
• Major Project (a journalism-related project) or Dissertation (a 15,000-word research project) – 60 credits