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MA Journalism and Media Communications with Placement Year
University of Hertfordshire

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Qualification

MA - Master of Arts
Location

College Lane - Campus
Study mode

Full time
Start date

28-SEP-26
Duration

2 Years

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Course summary

The MA Journalism and Media Communications with Placement Year is a two-year programme which includes a 36-week, full-time work placement. The course content is similar to the one-year MA, but you’ll take a long placement of 30 weeks or more and write your dissertation in the second year. A placement will help you gain valuable professional practice and enhance your understanding of media theory. Recent placements have included communications for a development agency in London and social media management in Hertfordshire. Students who do not pass the first year cannot progress to the long placement.Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from our extensive links with the media industry including, membership of the Public Relations and Communications Association and educational membership of the British Society for Magazine Editors. You’ll feel inspired by our guest speakers. Previous talks have included the editor of Marie Claire, an investigative journalist from the BBC and head of a media agency. Plus, we’ll invite you to join our small ‘afternoon tea’ sessions with speakers twice a semester. You’ll be supported to find valuable work experience. Previous students have gained placements with the BBC, Sunday Times and a variety of PR agencies.