MSc International Journalism

at University of Stirling

Modules

The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2021). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
 

Year 1, Autumn semester

Compulsory module

• Journalism Practice (JOUPP01)    20 credits

Compulsory module

• International Journalism (JOUPP02)    20 credits

Option module
 

Select 20 credits from International Journalism Autumn Options list

• Global Creative Industries (MMAPP10)    20 credits
• Research Methods (MMAPP12)    20 credits
• Human Information Behaviour (MMAPP17)    20 credits
• Select MMAPP12 if you plan to take the dissertation MMAPPDS
   

Year 1, Spring semester

Compulsory module

• Digital Video Production (JOUPP04)    20 credits

Option module
 

Select 40 credits from International Journalism Spring Options list

• Advanced Social Media Marketing (CMCPP12)    20 credits
• Transitional Justice and Human Rights (HUMPR09)    20 credits
• Investigative Research (JOUPP03)    20 credits
• Media Regulation and Policy (MMAPP14)    20 credits
   

select JOUPP03 if you plan to take the Investigative Research Project JOUPPDP.
 

Research placement opportunities may be available on this programme PREPP23. This will usually involve working with a non-academic partner organisation on an applied research problem or issue. These placements are suitable for students with both advanced research skills and subject knowledge relevant to the non-academic partner. Admission to this module is negotiated with the module coordinator.

Year 1, Summer semester
Dissertation
 

Select 60 credits from International Journalism dissertations list

• Investigative Research Project (JOUPPDP)    60 credits
• Dissertation (MMAPPDS)    60 credits

Academic requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. 
 

Journalists come from a wide range of backgrounds and the profession is keen to encourage applicants from the arts, humanities, business, sciences and the social sciences. We welcome applications from the broadest range of disciplines.
 

English language requirements
 

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in speaking and listening
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 169 in reading and writing and 162 in speaking and listening
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 180 in reading and writing and 162 in speaking and listening
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 60 in reading and writing and 59 in speaking and listening
• IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 18 in reading, 23 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking
• IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition Test 78 overall with a minimum of 18 in reading, 23 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking
• Trinity ISE II Pass overall and a Merit in reading and writing and Pass in speaking and listening, ISE III Pass overall and Pass in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and Pass in all sub-skills
• Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
• Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 95 in reading and writing and 90 in speaking and listening
• LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator - High Pass overall with minimum 33 in reading and writing and 25 in speaking and listening

Overseas (non-EU) students

2022/23 - £19,145
2023/24 - £19,645
 

Course fees

Fees shown are for a full-time, one-year Masters course.

• If you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for additional fees.
• If you are studying part time, the total course fee will be split over the years that you study. The total fee will remain the same and will be held at the rate set in your year of entry.
   

Cost of living
If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.
 

European Union and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.

95% of our postgraduate leavers are in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA).
 

The journalism sector is continually changing and journalists have to learn a number of new skills to remain relevant. The demand for people with new skills in IT and Digital Media, PR, Entrepreneurship and Freelancing, and Communications is growing.
 

The MSc International Journalism will prepare you for this rapidly transforming sector, and will also give you transferable skills for a range of other careers in the fields of entertainment, environment, human rights and migration.
 

Professions that students could go into include:

• Broadcast Journalist
• Editorial Assistant
• Magazine Features Editor
• Magazine Journalist
• Newspaper Journalist
• Political Risk Analyst
• Press Sub-editor
• Publishing Copy-editor
• Proof Reader
• Web Content Manager
• Writer