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Master of Journalism

Kingston University London

  • Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Kingston University London campus

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

  • Most courses require a 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject; Some courses ask for a portfolio
  • CV
  • Research proposal or interview.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:2 or international equivalent) in a relevant subject; Portfolio, CV or research proposal for some courses

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 176

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Undergraduate transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Journalism. Prepare degree certificates
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. Language evidence
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kingston University London. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£5,000 GBP

Program details

CampusPenrhyn Road
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Business and Social Sciences
DepartmentLanguage and media
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteKingston University offers international scholarships and fee awards for eligible students. Eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by scheme.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jul 2027

    259 days left

Scholarships

Kingston University offers international scholarships and fee awards for eligible students. Eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by scheme.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.