This course is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to embed richer encounters with industry, professional practice and society. As we redesign our curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities, future-facing themes and new ways of learning, some elements of this course may evolve to match the world you’re stepping into.
While this transformation is underway, modules, learning experiences and assessment approaches may be updated. We’re committed to ensuring the quality, relevance and ambition of your learning journey, and we’ll keep you informed as soon as new information is ready.
Our Media and Journalism MA is for graduates and experienced journalists planning to progress to a PhD or take the next step in their career.
It provides an international context and is suitable for students from across the globe.
The course is flexible and you can tailor it towards professional media and journalism practice or academic engagement. You don't need a media background to join this course.
You'll have the opportunity to learn alongside and collaborate with professional journalists.
We work with a range of organisations to support high-quality journalism. You'll hear from and work with experts and innovators and explore advances in journalism. You'll have the opportunity to experiment and develop new ways to do journalism.
You'll also work with internationally renowned academics in media, culture, and journalism studies.
You can take part in projects to expand your knowledge and skills. This includes our Civic Journalism Lab in which we bring in industry professionals to discuss all aspects of journalism.
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Media and Journalism was highly recommended to me by numerous students, specifically because of the variety of modules and being able to tailor it more for your own career direction.
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