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Journalism MA (PGCert PGDip)

University of Brighton

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Moulsecoomb Place Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our accredited Journalism MA is a new and exciting degree that will prepare you for a media career by developing both the practical skills to work in the industry and the critical abilities to challenge and improve journalistic practice.Our course will suit you if you have studied an undergraduate degree in a non-journalism subject area or are looking to gain a professional qualification to pursue a career in the industry.National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accreditation is recognised in the industry as a strong indication that new recruits have the skills and knowledge to become effective multimedia journalists in a busy newsroom. In addition to your masters degree, you will also have the opportunity to take the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. The NCTJ diploma is a widely recognised entry-level qualification for professional practice.You will study new digital and social media practices alongside core, traditional story-gathering methods. You will learn the technical skills of video and audio recording that have become key parts of a multi-platform journalist’s tool kit.The course will underpin your professional practice by exploring contemporary journalistic issues and debates, such as fake news. You will also study the contextual knowledge needed by professional journalists, such as media law and local and central government,The course will be delivered by media industry professionals and respected academics.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,748per year

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University information

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, United Kingdom

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The University of Brighton is based in one of the most diverse and happiest cities in the UK (Time Out).
Students at Brighton have plenty of fun! From trips to the beach, to nights out in town, to exploring the independent shops and cafes.
The university values all achievements and experiences and accepts a range of qualifications when making offers.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    76th out of 92 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    115 58%

    69th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    54th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    87th

    2

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