Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Parkgate Road Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
OCT-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
You will study contemporary practical and theoretical journalism with a focus on multimedia delivery.
Course overview
During this exciting course, you will engage with practical up-to-date multimedia newsgathering and storytelling techniques. You will make use of opportunities for real-world news writing experience and learn to work creatively, accurately, and expediently to deadlines in preparation for working in what is a fast-paced and constantly evolving field.
Why study this course with us?
Journalism is a competitive industry with a wide-reaching influence on society. It is also a field that is subject to massive changes, which will have a profound impact on audiences and news disseminators. To operate effectively, journalists must now have a grasp of multimedia techniques and skills beyond the traditional craft of newsgathering and writing.
This course is designed to be responsive to changes in the industry and is forward-looking, with an emphasis on current and emerging journalism practice. You will be supported and encouraged to become an innovative storyteller while gaining valuable newsroom experience.
Assessment
You will be assessed through formal essays, portfolios of articles and audio-visual artefacts, and through the submission of a Journalism Master's Project. The weighting is 100% coursework. You will have between six and ten hours of contact time per week and will be expected to undertake 580 hours of independent guided study.
Job prospects
Careers available to you after completing the course may include:
- multimedia journalist
- print journalist
- magazine journalist
- broadcast journalist
- copy writer
- work in communications, public relations, or media
- further academic study.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 14,750per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
84th out of 95 1
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.73 75%79th
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