Universities United Kingdom City University of London Courses Newspaper Journalism MA

Newspaper Journalism MA
at City University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 21,650
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

Train to become a journalist with our wide-ranging Newspaper Journalism MA programme. You will develop practical skills to help you stand out and develop your career in a competitive field.

Benefits of this course

You will build a combination of vital professional skills valued by employers. These include interviewing, reporting, research, video, social media, SEO, writing news and features, editing and production, for online and print.

Practical work is informed by key theory, particularly ethics and media law. Specialist modules enable you to focus on an area such as investigative journalism, sport, politics or arts and culture, plus podcasting or journalism innovation.

We support you in finding optional work placements to undertake, which students often find valuable in building a portfolio, experience and contacts. Tutors offer individual CV advice, with input on job applications and interviews.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Arts (MA)

Who is this course for?

You have an interest in current affairs and a commitment to developing your journalism skills. Curiosity, understanding other people, and an eye for detail often help, too.

Course Content
Structure

Master of Arts (MA)

Duration:
- Full-time: 10 months
Total credits: 180

Modules:
- 8 in total
- Core modules: 6
- Optional modules: 2
Modules

MA is comprised of:
- Core modules, including dissertation (150 credits)
- Core elective modules (30 credits)
Entry Requirement
UK
- You should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution.
- You should have gained some work experience in the media, eg on local/regional UK newspapers (or have this arranged when you apply).
English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must get a minimum overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS English language test, including at least 7.0 in the writing component of the test and no lower than 6.5 in any other component. Students from outside the UK might wish to apply for the International Journalism MA, which is specifically designed for a global cohort.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees and funding

Fees for academic year 2022/23
Master of Arts (MA)
Full-time per year

UK: £10,820

Overseas/EU: £21,650

Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).
Career Prospect
Career

We aim to prepare you for your next steps in journalism and to lay the foundations for a successful career. City offers unrivalled industry contacts and a solid grounding in the best practices of professional journalism.

Our graduates tend to progress quickly to work as journalists in all kinds of roles and organisations.

After completing the Newspaper Journalism MA, our graduates in recent years have gone on to work at the Guardian, Financial Times, BBC, Sky, The Sun, CityAM, Bloomberg News, Daily Mail, The Times and Sunday Times, CNN, Business Insider, the Independent, GQ, Radio Times, TimeOut, MyLondon and many more…

Internships

We encourage you to gain journalism experience during the programme and support you in this. Professional experience is an important step in developing a career in journalism; you can put your learning into practice and make contacts in the industry.

Cost Of Studying At City University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Newspaper Journalism MA at City University of London