| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time, Part-time | 12 - 24 months | find out | find out | find out |
This course is suitable for graduates of any discipline and journalists who want to engage in academic study. It explores theory and practice and the social, cultural, economic and political contexts in which the media work.
The quality of our course is reflected in our commitment to:
The course draws on current research by specialists in media, communication and cultural studies. You will develop:
You will also learn analytical and critical skills to conduct research in the field of media and journalism and to report in a range of platforms.
Delivery
The course involves compulsory and optional modules and a dissertation which enables students to undertake independent research into a theme or issue relating to journalism.
Teaching is conducted through a variety of forms including lectures, seminars, workshops, discussion groups. You are expected to work both independently and in groups, and to read widely, participate actively in discussions and develop topics for investigation based on advice from tutors. Modules are assessed by coursework which consists of essays, oral presentations, reports, projects and a dissertation.
Part-time students take 80 credits of compulsory modules in year one and 100 credits (40 credits optional modules and the 60 credits research dissertation) in year two.
Work experience
You will have the opportunity to work on Jesmond Local. This is a innovative ‘hyper-local’ digital news hub serving the Newcastle suburb of Jesmond. It is led by a team of journalists, including freelance journalist Ian Wylie (The Guardian, Financial Times).
You can also volunteer to write for Newcastle University’s award-winning student newspaper, The Courier.
Alumni who have written for the Courier, have gone on to achieve the highest ranks of the profession, including:
We work with a range of local and regional publishers and broadcasters to help you find appropriate work experience.
There are also opportunities to apply for BBC placements. BBC placements are competitive and there is no guarantee that you will be accepted onto one. If you secure a placement outside of Newcastle, you need to pay your own travel, accommodation and living expenses.
Facilities
You have access to a range of specialist facilities in Culture Lab, including:
New facilities, including mobile studio equipment and editing suites, are being developed for the teaching of multimedia journalism and film production.
See our course fees and funding webpage - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/media-journalism-ma/#fees&funding
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience in:
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 6 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:
Master of Science in Food and Agribusiness Management MBA, MSc
Audencia Business School
Find out more
Social Inequalities Master Degree
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB)
Find out more
Italian Language Courses in Sicily Certificate, Summer Course, Winter School
The Italian Academy
Find out more
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:
Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
Engineering Institute of Technology
Find out more
There are 516 other courses listed from Newcastle University. A selection of these are displayed below:
See other universities in Newcastle
Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom
