Universities United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Courses MA Journalism

MA Journalism
at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 17,750
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 78

Program Overview

A vocational programme taught using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist.

Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
Practical training in research and writing as well as multi-media production
Teaching from journalists with many years’ experience and links to local newspapers, TV companies and radio stations
Opportunities for industrial placements with media organisations
Taught in the £38 million Redmonds Building with industry-standard facilities including newsrooms, studios, editing booths
Opportunity to sit professional National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) exams and acquire their full diploma
Publish work on LJMU Journalism's Liverpool Life website

This highly vocational Masters programme provides practical training in multi-media journalism and will further your understanding of the law and how public bodies work. You will also develop skills in analysis and interpretation, initiative and research, which are useful in any career.

Course Content
Core modules
- Media Law, Regulation and Court Reporting
- Journalism in Context
- Research Skills for Journalists
- Major Journalism Dissertation
- Major Journalism Practical Project
- Portfolio and Professional Practice
- Public Affairs for Journalists
- Multi-Platform Journalism
Entry Requirement
You must have a degree awarded by a university officially recognised by Ecctis.
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with pass rate of 55% will be considered for direct admission to Postgraduate courses.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£17750 per year

Career Prospect

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

You will be given an in-depth understanding of journalism as a profession and, throughout the course, we strive to highlight to you the full range of career options available to you when you leave.

Your career and academic development are at the heart of our course design. In particular, you can expect to enjoy career opportunities in areas such as: journalism, public relations, information management, press offices in local and central government and international organisations.

In addition, you may wish to continue to PhD study, for a career in academia. As well as gaining these highly valuable research skills, you will be equipped with a number of transferable skills that will be highly valued in related industries such as marketing, PR, new media, broadcasting and writing.

Cost Of Studying At Liverpool John Moores University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University