Multimedia Journalism - MA

at University of Kent

Compulsory modules in Reporting and Writing, Media Law and Ethics, and Principles and Practice of Convergent Journalism introduce you to the professional challenges of modern reporting and prepare you to pass the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ Diploma in Journalism (this involves passing papers in shorthand, public affairs, law and reporting). In addition you can choose to study Political Reporting, Travel Journalism and Specialist Journalism.

You may choose to complete a dissertation.

Modules
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.  Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.

Compulsory modules currently include

• JOUR8000 - Reporting (45 credits)
• JOUR8010 - Journalism Law, Ethics and Regulation (30 credits)
• JOUR8020 - Practical Multimedia Journalism (45 credits)
• JOUR8050 - British Public Affairs (30 credits)

Optional modules may include

• JOUR8040 - Dissertation in Multimedia Journalism (30 credits)
• JOUR8060 - Reporting Conflict (15 credits)
• JOUR8070 - Advanced Multimedia Storytelling (15 credits)
• JOUR8130 - Sports Journalism (15 credits)
• JOUR8200 - Television Production (30 credits)
• JOUR8210 - Specialist Journalism (15 credits)

A second class honours degree (2.2 or above) in a relevant academic subject (eg, politics, history, English, international relations) and demonstrable interest in and aptitude for journalism. Suitably qualified applicants will be invited for interview and will be required to sit an entrance test. In certain circumstances, the Centre will consider candidates who have not followed a conventional education path. These cases are assessed individually by the Head of Centre and/or the Director of Learning and Teaching and the Director of Graduate Studies.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

International students
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements
The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level.

Home full-time
£10400

EU full-time
£13000

International full-time
£17400

Home part-time
£5200

EU part-time
£6500

International part-time
£8700

This degree will prepare students for employment in broadcast, print and online media as well as enabling them to take advantage of the new opportunities the awareness of media power has created within campaign and pressure groups, online information providers and businesses.