Program Overview

MA Journalism

Overview

Edinburgh Napier University is home to the longest established Journalism programme in Scotland. Voted No. 1 among UK universities by The Guardian for 2022. Our MA journalism programme offers a dynamic course that’s closely linked to the industry, combining the latest digital journalism with traditional methods on multimedia platforms in our newsroom, TV and radio studios.

Mode of Study:

• Part-time (available as Full-time)

Duration:

• 2 years

Start date:

• Sep

Entry Requirements

• The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:1 or above in any discipline.
• We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience.
• The University does not sponsor students to study on part-time programmes in the UK under the Student Visa route. International Applicants must therefore have other valid immigration leave to study on this programme.

English Language

• If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test. The English Language requirements for this programme are IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 6.5 with no individual component score of less than 6.0.

International Students

• We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
• Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses: BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery, All Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

Admissions Policies

• We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.
• Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.

Fees & Funding

• The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying.
• Tuition fees for 2024/25:
  • Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland-Taught modules: £1,245
  • Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland-Dissertation: £1,060
  • Overseas and EU-Taught modules: £3,050
  • Overseas and EU-Dissertation: £3,585

Careers

• Reporter
• Commentator
• News Editor
• Digital Editor
• Feature writer
• Political correspondent
• Producer for broadcast and online

Modules

• Journalism Major Project (JAC11137)
• Journalism, Information and Society (JAC11131)
• Magazine Production (JAC11139)
• Media Law and Regulation (JAC11138)
• News Writing (JAC11119)
• Radio Bulletins (JAC11135)
• TV and Multimedia News (JAC11133)

Study Abroad

• There are no formal opportunities to study abroad however students have completed major projects overseas, recently including India, Africa, the USA and across continental Europe.

Facilities

• Our Merchiston campus, situated in the heart of Edinburgh, is home to creative industries, engineering and computing students. We have excellent facilities including a recently upgraded newsroom, TV and radio studio.