Program Overview

Overview

The International Multimedia and Journalism MA is a practice-focused, theory-informed course that provides students with the skills, strategies, and theoretical understanding for a career in journalism and digital communications. This journalism Master's offers an international context, making it suitable for students from across the globe.

What You'll Learn

Through creative projects, students will learn how to produce exciting journalism that communicates with and represents people regionally, nationally, and globally. In both digital-first and multiplatform contexts, students will:

• produce and examine civic and socially minded journalism that affects real change
• consider ways to diversify and develop income
• learn to build digital brands and creative editorial strategies

How You'll Learn

The one-year course is divided into three semesters, with assignments to complete and submit during the intervening weeks. The course adopts a student-centered policy in learning and teaching, with a combination of:

• lectures
• seminars
• practical workshops Students will work independently and collaboratively to:
• read widely
• take part in discussions
• develop topics for investigation with advice from tutors
• develop projects and presentations
• lead seminars

Your Development

The course will develop students' professional production skills, critical understanding, and own journalistic voice. Students will learn how to research, newsgather, and select the best technologies for the story at hand.

Your Future

The course will equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful multimedia journalist. Careers in public relations, journalism, media planning, broadcasting, and advertising are the most popular choices for graduates. Some destinations for recent graduates in the media industry include:

• Alliance News
• Arabian Business
• BBC
• CNN
• DigiTimes Asia
• ITV Border
• Northern Echo
• VICE
• WIRED

Quality and Ranking

• 42% of the university's research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• Global Top 140 University – QS World University Rankings 2026
• Global Top 160 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
• Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

Facilities

Throughout the master's in journalism, students will have access to a range of specialist facilities available through Culture Lab, including:

• cameras
• voice recorders
• audio and video-editing software
• a computer-editing suite with Adobe CS6
• mobile studio equipment and editing suites are in development

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year):

• Home students: £11,400
• International students: £27,100 The university offers a range of scholarships, including a 25% discount on international fees for EU students.

Entry Requirements

• A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent
• Relevant professional experience in the media, broadcast journalism, or print journalism may be considered
• English Language requirements:
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
  • Pearson: 62 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills)
  • Duolingo English Test: 105 overall (with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills)
  • TOEFL: 90 overall (with a minimum of 19 in all sub-skills)

How to Apply

The course starts in September, and students can apply online. A deposit of £1,500 is required for international students who need a visa to study in the UK. The programme code for the MA International Multimedia Journalism is 4082F.

Modules

The course consists of the following modules:

• Multimedia Journalism 1: Newsgathering, Production and Dissemination (20 credits)
• Multimedia Journalism 2: Global Innovation (20 credits)
• News and Media Analysis (20 credits)
• International Media and Law (20 credits)
• International Multimedia Journalism Final Project (60 credits) Optional modules:
• Freelancing in Media and Communications (20 credits)
• Cultures of Data Visualization (20 credits)
• News and Journalism (20 credits)
• Digital communication for cultural institutions and organisations (20 credits)
• Digital Politics, Communication, and AI (20 credits)