Program Overview

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Overview

The Media and Journalism MA is a research-focused program that develops cultural understanding and critical analysis. It introduces the content production skills needed for global media industries.

What You'll Learn

This journalism Master's covers key areas of knowledge and professional practice which reflect the way journalists work today. However, journalism’s role in society, how we do journalism, and careers in journalism are constantly transforming.

• Researching Media, Journalism and Communications
• Multimedia Journalism 1: Newsgathering, Production and Dissemination
• News and Media Analysis
• Media and Journalism Research Project

Optional modules include:

• Freelancing in Media and Communications
• Multimedia Journalism 2: Global Innovation
• Cultures of Data Visualization
• News and Journalism
• Digital communication for cultural institutions and organisations
• Digital Politics, Communication, and AI

How You'll Learn

The one-year course is divided into three semesters. You'll have assignments to complete and submit during the intervening weeks.

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical workshops

Assessment methods include:

• Case study
• Design or creative project
• Dissertation
• Essay
• Oral presentation
• Portfolio
• Report
• Reflective log
• Research proposal
• Written exercise

Your Future

We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in Journalism. Our graduates have gone onto work as journalists for institutions such as:

• Bauer Media
• BBC
• People’s Daily, China
• Various regional newspapers

Our graduates have also gone on to gain employment in a variety of other industries, such as:

• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Recruitment
• Teaching
• Broadcasting

Quality and Ranking

• 42% of our 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 Journalism Master's you'll have access to a range of specialist facilities, including:

• Cameras
• Voice recorders
• Audio and video-editing software
• A computer-editing suite which includes Adobe CS 6

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year):

• Home students: £11,400
• International students: £27,100

Entry Requirements

• A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.
• We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience in:
  • The media
  • Broadcast journalism
  • Print journalism

English Language requirements:

• IELTS
• Pearson
• Duolingo English Test
• TOEFL
• Other
• Pre-Sessional Entry - 6 weeks
• Pre-Sessional Entry - 10 weeks

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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course.