MA Journalism

About this course A vocational programme taught using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Practical training in research and writing as well as multi-media production Teaching from journalists with many years' experience and links to local newspapers, TV companies and radio stations Opportunities for industrial placements with media organisations Taught in the £38 million Redmonds Building with industry-standard facilities including newsrooms, studios, editing booths Opportunity to sit professional National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) exams and acquire their full diploma This highly vocational Master's programme provides practical training in multi-media journalism and will further your understanding of the law and how public bodies work. You will also develop skills in analysis and interpretation, initiative and research, which are useful in any career. How learning is monitored on your programme To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment will be mostly portfolio-based, with some exams in law, shorthand, media regulation and court reporting. Your Major ProjectDissertation will be 15,000 words or equivalent.

You will need a minimum 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. English Language, English Literature, Politics, History, Law, Sociology) is preferable, although degrees in non-relevant subjects will also be considered.