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Master of Journalism

University of Brighton

  • Brighton, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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): 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 equivalent
  • In a relevant subject for most courses
  • Some conversion or professional courses state other entry. English: IELTS 6.5-7.0 overall depending on course.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2.2 or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Bachelor Degree Transcript
  • Bachelor Degree Certificate
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,748 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,575 GBP

Program details

CampusMoulsecoomb Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Art and Media
DepartmentHumanities and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

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    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.