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Master of Journalism

Birmingham City University

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

An MA in multiplatform journalism covering news, Features, Video, Podcasting and branded content.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Journalism to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
Interviewing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Features writer
Video journalist
Broadcast journalist
News editor
Producer
Social media journalist

Curriculum

Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
Interviewing
Multimedia)
Technology including AI tools
Law and ethics with media
Power and propaganda
And a dissertation or major project. Students produce features
Social video and podcasts.

Entry requirements

Academic

Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject; some courses ask for professional qualifications
work experience
a portfolio
an audition or an interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, BCUIC pre-master's accepted for entry, CV for applicants who graduated over 2 years ago, Some courses need work experience or portfolio

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 59
Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level

Documents you’ll need

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
Statement of purpose
References or resume where requested
Proof of language proficiency if required
Additional documents subject to the official program checklist

How to apply

Review the course entry and English language requirements. Apply using UCAS or the appropriate postgraduate application route. Submit academic transcripts and relevant supporting documents. Complete any interview or portfolio assessment where required. Meet the conditions of the offer. Complete the CAS checks and applicable tuition payment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,630 GBP
Application fee	£30 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	City Centre
Faculty or school	School of Arts
Department	Media and Journalism
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.