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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

UWE Bristol's MA Journalism course empowers students to master the latest multimedia storytelling techniques. Benefit from the unique BBC Mentor Scheme to gain invaluable industry insights and hands-on guidance to build your journalism career of the future. Why study this course Our industry-led course provides you with the comprehensive education and training you need for modern digital and broadcast media jobs. Gain hands-on experience in our industry-standard radio, podcast and television studios, develop professional editorial, newsgathering and technical skills and judgment and build strong industry contacts and experience. You'll also be supported to advance your skills in your chosen long-form storytelling format - whether that's radio, podcasting, television or feature writing for digital or print platforms. Why UWE Bristol As a creative student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. A socially and politically dynamic city, Bristol is recognised as one of the UK's most vibrant media centres, with the highest concentration of creative industries outside London. We work with a wide range of broadcasters, publishers, and creative and cultural partners, including a strong partnership with the BBC. This has led to the development of a unique mentor scheme, pairing you with a BBC journalist who'll give you invaluable insights and support throughout your course. Where can it take me You'll graduate with a broad range of career options available to you regionally, nationally and internationally. Equipped with essential skills and specialist knowledge, our graduates are well-prepared for entry-level roles in the journalism industry. Most have secured positions with the BBC, ITV, The Independent, and various local and national media outlets. Additionally, our students have been nominated for, and have won, local and national awards for multimedia journalism and audio documentaries.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 16,250per year

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

University information

Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE

  • University League Table

    74th

  • Campus address

    Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1QY, United Kingdom

With its excellent graduate employability record, you can be confident you’ll get all the skills you need to leave as a career-ready graduate.
With students coming from over 160 countries, UWE Bristol is a diverse global community where everyone is warmly welcomed.
The Global Student Support team offers international students support and organises lots of events to help you settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    76th out of 92 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    115 58%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    70th

    34
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    52nd

    7

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