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Master of Journalism

Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh, 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 (5 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

Bachelor's degree
Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.

Language tests

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.

How to apply

Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
827 plus outstanding fees.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,180 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Merchiston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Creative Industries
Department	Department of Journalism
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.