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MSc - Master of Science
City Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
16 Month
Sharpen your journalistic skills and engage with the latest communication tools and technology. You’ll have the expertise to impress employers and to pursue your freelance career. Develop the skillset you’ll need to build a successful career in journalism. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced reporter, this course will enable you to explore a changing industry. As part of this course, you’ll: Enhance your ability to write well and to tell compelling stories Develop your understanding of the very latest communication tools and technology Explore social media, search engine optimisation, crowd sourcing and user-generated content Study the traditional media platforms of newspapers, television and radio. Work placements You’ll be encouraged to get hands-on journalism experience. We have contacts with an array of media organisations who can offer invaluable work placements and employment opportunities. Previous students have enjoyed work experience with BBC Newsnight, Reuters and The Independent.
You will carry out an in-depth research project in a subject that is appropriate to the course and of particular interest to you.
Gain a solid grounding in all aspects of the print and digital magazine industry. You will learn about handling images, illustration, typography and graphics culminating in the production of a print magazine and website.
Develop the craft of professional writing for a range of magazines, newspapers and websites, with a particular emphasis on technology and science journalism.
This module considers media law in a UK, European and international setting, and shows how media, human rights and ethics are intertwined.
Develop the skills needed for radio editing, broadcasting and podcasting, including presentation techniques and mobile video editing skills.
Gain an understanding and critical awareness of journalism principles and practice in a rapidly evolving, diverse, global and technologically-driven media.
Increase your awareness and develop confidence in entering the new media and related industries. You will receive a series of masterclasses from people in the industry and will be given guidance into developing a professional social media profile. A three-week work experience will also form part of the module requirements.
Learn the core values and practice of journalism, including sourcing, gathering and writing news stories. You will produce news and feature stories using research and interview techniques in a newsroom setting.
