Do you believe journalism should challenge power, not just report it? Journalism (Multiplatform News) MA at Westminster is a practice-led postgraduate degree rooted in public-interest journalism. Designed for the realities of contemporary, global newsrooms, the course prepares journalists to report accurately, ethically and fearlessly, and to publish their work across broadcast, digital, mobile and social platforms. Based in London and drawing on Westminster’s long-standing reputation for socially engaged journalism, the course combines professional newsroom training with critical insight into media power and ethical responsibility. You’ll learn how to find, verify and report stories that matter, from breaking news to in-depth investigations. A defining feature of the course is a programme of live newsdays , where students work in professional newsroom conditions to produce content for television, radio and online platforms. Using our industry-standard broadcast studios and digital facilities, you’ll experience the pace, collaboration and editorial decision-making that define real-world journalism, including pressing deadlines, legal constraints and ethical judgement calls. Alongside hands-on production, the course develops your critical understanding of journalism’s role in society. You’ll explore the impact of misinformation and AI, media freedom, and the global inequalities that shape news agendas. The Journalism (Multiplatform News) MA attracts a diverse, international cohort, reflecting the global nature of modern journalism. Inclusive reporting is central to the course ethos: you’ll be challenged to report responsibly and representatively, recognising how ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, class and culture shape both stories and audiences.
You will study five core modules and a Final Journalism Project, which can be a TV or radio documentary or a digital project. You will also study one optional module. You will learn through a rich mix of teaching styles including tutorials, seminars, workshops, case studies, group projects and independent research, with the course consisting of around 70 per cent practical work and 30 per cent theory.
The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.
We aim to offer a wide range of option modules. However, availability may be affected by timetabling, staff availability, or student demand, so preferred choices cannot always be guaranteed.
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Applicants who don’t meet the minimum criteria but have relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to include a link to one sample of their own published work in their personal statement. This could be a sample of writing (in English), video or audio output (e.g. a blog post, a published news article, YouTube video or similar).
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in speaking and writing and no element below 5.5.
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A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Applicants who don’t meet the minimum criteria but have relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to include a link to one sample of their own published work in their personal statement. This could be a sample of writing (in English), video or audio output (e.g. a blog post, a published news article, YouTube video or similar).
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in speaking and writing and no element below 5.5.
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
Visit our How to apply page for more information on: