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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Talbot Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The mix of broadcasting and online writing in this intensely practical course sharpens the defining elements of cutting-edge journalism. Using industry-standard facilities, you’ll take key roles on all of our media outlets.

Why study MA Multimedia Journalism at BU?

  • Develop your skills in news writing, TV production, radio production, digital production, photography and web content management
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of media regulation, issues with press and broadcasting freedoms and approaches to the role of journalism and journalists, along with ethical dilemmas and professional codes of conduct
  • Attend weekly seminars structured in a news day format where you’ll learn how to produce your own radio and TV bulletins and packages
  • Produce a portfolio of eye-catching, strikingly original stories to present to potential employers
  • Publish your work on The Breaker, the news and features site run by BU’s MA Journalism students
  • Benefit from BU’s close industry links through a three-week work placement with a major news organisation.

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), the UK’s largest industry-backed higher education training body for multiplatform, broadcast and mobile journalism, this course will provide you with the necessary skills to undertake a successful career in this fast-paced industry.

Course details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice.?If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS.?There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Poole, BH12 5BB, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    26th out of 95 5

    69th out of 115 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    119 58%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    8th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.78 76%

    74th

    18
  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    125 55%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    63rd

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.60 72%

    99th

    7

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