MA Journalism 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

JournalismMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study this course?

Our industry-led course provides you with the comprehensive education and training you need for modern digital and broadcast media jobs. Gain hands-on experience in our industry-standard radio, podcast and television studios, develop professional editorial, newsgathering and technical skills and judgment and build strong industry contacts and experience. You'll also be supported to advance your skills in your chosen long-form storytelling format – whether that's radio, podcasting, television or feature writing for digital or print platforms. 

Why UWE Bristol?

As a creative student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. A socially and politically dynamic city, Bristol is recognised as one of the UK's most vibrant media centres, with the highest concentration of creative industries outside London. We work with a wide range of broadcasters, publishers, and creative and cultural partners, including a strong partnership with the BBC. This has led to the development of a unique mentor scheme, pairing you with a BBC journalist who'll give you invaluable insights and support throughout your course.

Where can it take me?

You'll graduate with a broad range of career options available to you regionally, nationally and internationally. Equipped with essential skills and specialist knowledge, our graduates are well-prepared for entry-level roles in the journalism industry. Most have secured positions with the BBC, ITV, The Independent, and various local and national media outlets. Additionally, our students have been nominated for, and have won, local and national awards for multimedia journalism and audio documentaries.

Follow UWE Journalism on InstagramX (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn for news.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study this course?

Our industry-led course provides you with the comprehensive education and training you need for modern digital and broadcast media jobs. Gain hands-on experience in our industry-standard radio, podcast and television studios, develop professional editorial, newsgathering and technical skills and judgment and build strong industry contacts and experience. You'll also be supported to advance your skills in your chosen long-form storytelling format – whether that's radio, podcasting, television or feature writing for digital or print platforms. 

Why UWE Bristol?

As a creative student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. A socially and politically dynamic city, Bristol is recognised as one of the UK's most vibrant media centres, with the highest concentration of creative industries outside London. We work with a wide range of broadcasters, publishers, and creative and cultural partners, including a strong partnership with the BBC. This has led to the development of a unique mentor scheme, pairing you with a BBC journalist who'll give you invaluable insights and support throughout your course.

Where can it take me?

You'll graduate with a broad range of career options available to you regionally, nationally and internationally. Equipped with essential skills and specialist knowledge, our graduates are well-prepared for entry-level roles in the journalism industry. Most have secured positions with the BBC, ITV, The Independent, and various local and national media outlets. Additionally, our students have been nominated for, and have won, local and national awards for multimedia journalism and audio documentaries.

Follow UWE Journalism on InstagramX (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn for news.

Admission Requirements

7+

We're seeking highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in our supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honours degree in the arts or media related subject, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

While some students enter the course after years of independent work, we also welcome entries from ambitious applicants directly from undergraduate courses.

Selection process

Applicants will be asked to provide a personal statement for review.

Your personal statement should communicate confidently and coherently your rationale for application: what you hope Master's study will help you achieve in your future. You may want to include detail of the influences that have led you to application, and the attributes you think will be important for success as a postgraduate. We would like to know more about you, and your understanding of what we do.

Most personal statements we receive are around 500 words in length. 

Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio. 

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
11,250 GBP
International
16,000 GBP

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