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Journalism MA
University of Derby

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Qualification

MA - Master of Arts
Location

Derby
Study mode

Full time
Start date

21-SEP-26
Duration

1 Year

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Course summary

This is a flexible Master’s degree in Journalism which allows you to pick modules to focus on your interests and aspirations. You are introduced to the role of journalism in democracies and the impact journalism and news media has on peoples lives and societies. Your research, critical thinking and research skills will be developed culminating in a thesis or practice based project. You will be a curious individual who question the world we live in and want to interrogate why society operates as it does. You will be taught in our purpose build journalism facilities which include radio studios, a television studio, video editing suites, Mac suites and a newsroom featuring the latest software. This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to specialise in the areas that interest you. You will examine key debates and current affairs, national and international and look at the impact upon societies. There are options to tailor the study to your interests. Your thesis or practice based project can be on a topic, subject of genre of journalism of your choice.