Broadcast Journalism (MA)

Cardiff University

Our MA in Broadcast Journalism is a challenging, practical programme, designed to prepare you for a career in broadcast news in the UK. Prepare for an exciting career in TV, radio, digital, and social media journalism with Cardiff University’s MA Broadcast Journalism. This intensive, year-long course delivers hands-on training to prepare you to become a multi skilled industry-ready journalist. Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), this course is designed to reflect the demands of a real newsroom. You’ll learn in our industry-standard TV radio and digital studios, developing skills in researching, producing, and delivering news across multiple platforms. We expect you to have curiosity, a passion for news, and a commitment to storytelling. We're not looking for ready-made journalists, but If you regularly watch, read, and listen to the news and have gained some experience - whether through placements, student media, or freelance work – that’s a good start. You’ll gain: expertise in TV, radio, and digital journalism, preparing you for a multi-platform career. hands-on experience in news production, live reporting, and storytelling in multiple formats. skills in social media strategy, mobile journalism, video and audio editing. a three-week industry placement with major broadcasters. Previous examples include the BBC, ITV, Sky and LBC. the confidence to work independently, adapt to fast-changing technology, and engage audiences across platforms. This course is designed to prepare you for a career in the UK news industry. While international students are welcome, those with broader global journalism ambitions may prefer our MA in International Journalism. Placements You’ll get to put all of these skills into practice with a 15-day industry placement at some of the UK’s biggest news organisations, where you will work alongside experienced journalists. Tutors will organise 10 of the days for you. Whether you’re producing bulletins for Global’s radio stations, covering breaking news at ITV, or working behind the scenes at BBC News or Sky, your placement will give you first-hand experience of a professional newsroom. Placements are tailored to your skills and location preferences, ensuring you gain valuable, real-world experience in TV, radio, or both. It’s an opportunity to build contacts, sharpen your reporting skills, and get a head start in your journalism career.