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Master of Journalism
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- 2, 1 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An MA in multiplatform journalism covering news, Features, Video, Podcasting and branded content.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): 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
- UK entry: A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Art History
- Creative Writing
- History
- Journalism
- Literature
- Media Studies
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Sociology
- Theatre/Drama Studies
- International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.
Accepted academic background
Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some courses) in a related subject, Research proposal or department pro forma, CV, References.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the course page
- Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
- English language evidence
- Research proposal or department pro forma
- CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,675 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £32,502 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Language, Literature, and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.
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The program takes 2, 1 years.
Tuition is £21,675 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £32,502 GBP. The estimated living cost is £12,768 GBP.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.