MA Journalism

at Leeds Trinity University

Modules

You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Core:

News Skills

An intensive, practical module providing the multi-media skills needed in any newsroom, regardless of platform. This module also includes shorthand.

Law, Ethics and Regulation

This will give you the knowledge required to become a legally safe and ethical journalist, and to follow regulatory codes.

Live Production

You will run your own multimedia newsroom, producing radio, TV and multimedia stories in real time for our own website and external organisations. This module also includes voice training.

Public Affairs

This will support the development of your knowledge in relation to British central and local government.

Professional Placement 

All trainees must complete at least three weeks of placement, including a professional newsroom placement.

Journalism Project

This is a substantial final project, which assesses both practical and academic competencies and is supported by a personal supervisor.

Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.

The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you.

• A good honours degree (usually 2:1 or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Journalism employers like graduates with a broad knowledge so most undergraduate degrees will be appropriate.

• Minimum English Language entry requirements: IELTS Academic 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any component) or equivalent

Exceptions:

You do not need to provide evidence of your English Language if any of the following conditions apply:

• You're a UK national
• You're a national from a majority English speaking country as specified by the UKVI Student visa : Knowledge of English - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• You've completed a degree either in the UK or in a majority English speaking country as specified by the UKVI

Applicants are required to sit an NCTJ entry test to assess writing skills, news sense and general knowledge. If successful, applicants will be invited for interview where we want to find out more about your interest in our course and in journalism in general.

INTERNATIONAL FEES AND FUNDING
£12,500