Universities United Kingdom Goldsmiths University of London Courses MA Television Journalism

MA Television Journalism
at Goldsmiths University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 21,820
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

Whether your sights are set on being behind the camera as a producer, appearing on screen as a foreign correspondent, or heading off to far-flung parts of the world to make investigative documentaries - it’s vital you get a solid understanding of the basics, from the ground up.

That’s exactly what this programme will teach you: newsgathering, production, reporting skills, writing for broadcast, filming and self-shooting, video editing, presenting, online longer-form current affairs, using social media, mobile journalism, researching stories and verification. We provide a broad curriculum to the highest professional standards, so you’re prepared to work in today’s ultra-competitive, ever-changing media environment.

The programme is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), which represents broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV News, Sky, Reuters, Channel 4, and AP. The BJTC also provides valuable input from key figures within television to make sure we teach the skills the industry demands and supports the provision of work placements.

Course Content
The programme is a practical introduction to TV news journalism. Modules are practical and skills-based but are taught within a theoretical framework which is only possible in an institution renowned for its research work.

You'll cover:
- television journalism practice
- practice theory
- research methodologies
- key media law and ethical issues in relation to UK and US media law
In the first term, you are taught in lectures, small group seminars and practical workshops for a period of approximately 12-15 hours. During the rest of the week, you are expected to work on individual and joint projects without supervision.

In the second term, teaching time of 8-10 hours is usually concentrated on two or three days per week to allow more time for production.

In the third term, you are expected to work, with support, on your production for assessment.

Compulsory modules

Module title
- Television Journalism Practice
- Asking the Right Questions: Research and Practice
- Journalism in Context
- Media, Law and Ethics (PG)
Entry Requirement
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject. You also need a level of practical experience, and a strong interest in television production and journalism.

You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

International students holding offers conditional upon fulfilling IELTS requirements should ensure they arrange IELTS tests in good time so that they are able supply certificates no later than June 30. This will allow proper time for consideration and the visa application process.

International qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
Fees & Scholarships
Annual tuition fees

These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2022/2023 academic year.
- Home - full-time: £11200
- International - full-time: £21820
If your fees are not listed here, please check our postgraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office, who can also advise you about how to pay your fees.

It’s not currently possible for international students to study part-time if you require a Student Visa, however this is currently being reviewed and will be confirmed in the new year. Please read our visa guidance in the interim for more information. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time while being on another visa type, please contact our Admissions Team for more information.
Career Prospect
Skills

You'll develop:
- A critical understanding of television journalistic practice
- an awareness of the techniques appropriate to television journalism
- project management skills
- multimedia journalism skills
Careers

We pride ourselves on producing ‘thinking journalists’ and that’s what gives our alumni the edge, making them so sought after by editors and programme makers.

In the last three years alone our MA Television Journalism graduates have secured places on highly competitive trainee programmes such as BBC News, ITV News Regional Reporter and AP Global News training schemes.

Others have gone on to work for ABC New York, BBC Arabic, Sky News, Economist Films, Polish TV (London correspondent), Al Jazeera, AP newsdesk London, BBC Newsnight, Hardcash Productions/ITV Exposure, Vice France, Manchester City FC video production unit and Wimbledon Tennis championships reporting for Chinese TV. They have also won generous grants from One World Media to make documentaries in the developing world.

Cost Of Studying At Goldsmiths University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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MA Television Journalism at Goldsmiths University of London