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Master of Broadcast Journalism

Cardiff University

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

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About the program

BJTC-accredited one-year Masters combining practical broadcast training with academic study.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Broadcast Journalism to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in media law and ethics
  • Public affairs for journalists. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Broadcast journalist at BBC
  • ITN
  • Sky News
  • Channel 5 News
  • Radio news

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time course. Modules: broadcast production skills
  • Media law and ethics
  • Public affairs for journalists
  • Journalism ethics and society
  • Social media and audience analytics
  • Podcasting production
  • Data-driven investigations and a broadcast journalism project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Degree requirement: a 2:2 honours degree in any subject
  • Or an equivalent international degree
  • Additional academic criteria: UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international degree for most courses (2:2 for some
  • E.g. Software Engineering MSc)
  • MBA also needs 3 years work experience and interview.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (UK 2:1 or international equivalent), some courses need programming, work experience or a portfolio

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.5

Other requirements

  • Work experience required
  • Interview required

Work experience details

MBA also needs 3 years work experience

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Broadcast Journalism admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Include evidence of the required professional experience. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£24,950 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCardiff
Faculty or schoolSchool of Journalism, Media and Culture
DepartmentSchool of Journalism, Media and Culture
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Broadcast Journalism. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    216 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.