Program Overview

Multimedia Journalism (Print & Online) MA

Overview

The Multimedia Journalism MA (Print/Online) is a highly practical, well-rounded course that produces multi-skilled journalists. It covers contemporary digital skills that will put you in high demand in the ever-changing world of content creation and distribution.

Course Structure

• Duration: 2 years
• Attendance: Part-time day/evening - September 2025, Full-time - September 2025, Full-time - September 2026, Part-time day/evening - September 2026
• UK Fees: £1,225 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International Fees: £1,985 (Price per 20-credit module)
• Alumni Discount: See details
• Campus: Harrow, North-West London

Course Summary

This course will allow you to acquire all the editorial skills you need to be a professional online and print journalist. It will examine critically how feature ideas, reviews, interviews, and profiles are generated and evaluate how features are 'packaged' for different digital platforms, audiences, and markets.

Core Modules

• Digital Journalism Production
  • Advanced instruction in digital storytelling techniques.
  • Students will output news and long-form journalism to a range of multimedia platforms.
  • 20 credits
• Digital Magazine Publishing
  • This module explores the digital tools that are used to build and design compelling interactive content.
  • Students will work in editorial teams to produce content for a new digital magazine edition, content-driven app, or CMS-based website.
  • 20 credits
• Media Law, Ethics, and Regulation
  • An exploration of the factors that influence journalistic practices in Britain and around the world.
  • There is a detailed discussion of the theory and contexts of media law, ethical issues, regulation, and voluntary codes of conduct that must be followed by journalists.
  • 20 credits
• Multimedia News Reporting
  • You'll be taught the professional skills to research, write, and produce multimedia journalism.
  • The module will evaluate concepts and techniques in different fields and for different platforms of news journalism.
  • 20 credits
• Feature, Review, and Profile Writing
  • This module will allow you to acquire all the editorial skills you need to be a professional online and print journalist.
  • It will examine critically how feature ideas, reviews, interviews, and profiles are generated and evaluate how features are 'packaged' for different digital platforms, audiences, and markets.
  • 20 credits
• Final Journalism Project
  • Independent research to produce an in-depth journalism project.
  • Those doing a print output will be required to produce a portfolio of articles of up to 8,000 words (+/-10%) based on a theme and appropriate multimedia outputs.
  • Those doing an online portfolio will be asked to produce a portfolio of 6,000 words (+/-10%) based on a theme and appropriate multimedia outputs.
  • A video documentary would be from 15-20 minutes in length. An audio documentary would be between 15-20 minutes in length.
  • All students write a 2,000-word (+/-10%) critical essay where they reflect on their practical work in the module and work placement(s) lasting a minimum of 15 days.
  • 60 credits

Optional Modules

• Investigative Journalism
  • The theory, practice, and techniques of investigative journalism.
  • This module examines how investigative journalism differs to other forms of communication.
  • It examines a full range of techniques and looks at legal, ethical, health & safety, and regulation issues.
  • 20 credits
• Podcast Production
  • In this module, you'll learn about the different facets of podcast making, exploring genres (e.g., journalistic/investigative, personal storytelling, fictional narrative, sports, comedy, interest groups) and the production techniques required for specific formats.
  • Students also learn about idea incubation, pitching, marketing, and monetization.
  • 20 credits
• Travel Journalism
  • A critical exploration of travel journalism.
  • You'll analyze a broad range of coverage and will apply their reporting and writing skills.
  • You'll analyze the market for features and practice how to liaise with the travel industry.
  • You'll also analyze the ways travel journalism is being changed by digital publishing, social media, mobile app, blogs, and video.
  • 20 credits

Course Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • A minimum of an upper second-class honors degree (2:1).
  • Applicants who don’t meet the minimum criteria but have relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants are required to include a link to one sample of their own published work in their personal statement.
  • If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in writing.
  • Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.
• International:
  • A minimum of an upper second-class honors degree (2:1).
  • Applicants who don’t meet the minimum criteria but have relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants are required to include a link to one sample of their own published work in their personal statement.
  • If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in writing.
  • Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.

Teaching and Assessment

• How you’ll be taught:
  • Teaching methods across all our postgraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
  • Learning typically falls into two broad categories: Scheduled hours and Independent study.
• How you’ll be assessed:
  • Our postgraduate courses include a variety of assessments, which typically fall into two broad categories: Practical and Coursework.

Research Groups

Our research achieves real-world impact, and we are proud to claim a rich and diverse profile of high-quality research and knowledge exchange in a wide range of disciplines.

• Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI)

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills.
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential.
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits, and visas.
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events, and more.

Course Location

Harrow is our creative and cultural hub, home to most of our arts, media, and digital courses. It houses state-of-the-art facilities for every discipline, including project and gallery spaces, film studios, creative labs, collaborative learning spaces, and the Westminster Enterprise Network.

Harrow Campus is based in north-west London, just 20 minutes from the city center by train.