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MA/PGDip Journalism: News/Broadcast/Sport

MA/PGDip Journalism: News/Broadcast/Sport

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Broadcasting Studies News (Current Affairs) Journalism Television Journalism Sports Journalism Sports Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Do you want to become an incisive and ethical journalist? Are you interested in understanding how to tell great news or sports stories online, in print, on radio or on television? Whatever your professional goals, this NCTJ accredited MA in Journalism will give you the practical skills you need to achieve them.

Designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in professional journalism in the UK, you’ll gain the skills you need and learn how to work within the industry codes of conduct. These skills will enable you to become a well-respected and forward-thinking media professional. What’s more, you’ll be able to align your interests with your programme by choosing the pathway that interests you most – whether that’s broadcast journalism, sports journalism or news journalism.

Based at our state-of-the-art MediaCityUK campus, you’ll be immersed in a world of media greats, including national broadcasters like the BBC and ITV. What better way to sharpen your journalism credentials and set yourself up for success?

You will:

  • Learn from leading academic staff with a wealth of real-world journalism experience
  • Study at our state-of-the-art MediaCityUK campus, adjacent to reputable media organisations such as the BBC and ITV
  • Undertake practical placements, giving you the tools and training you need to establish yourself as a media professional
  • have the opportunity to earn the Diploma qualification from the National Council for Training of Journalists.
  • Graduate with a portfolio of work that can be used for employment or further study

When you graduate, you’ll be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, or an MA degree if you choose to complete a personal project. You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve the NCTJ Diploma alongside your studies (separate fees apply) – a qualification that is highly sought after by UK editors.

EMPLOYMENT

With our location in one of the UK’s most established media hubs, combined with our close links to a variety of media organisations across Salford and Greater Manchester, our news, sports and broadcasting journalism graduates have a strong record of successfully gaining employment within the industry following graduation.

Many of our students have gone on to secure professional roles with national broadcasters like the BBC, Sky and ITV, as well as leading UK print and online media publications for companies including Bloomberg, the Manchester Evening News and the Cavendish Press national news agency.

With media becoming increasingly important in today’s digital age, there’s never been a more exciting time to pursue a career in professional journalism. And with the skills and practical experience you’ll gain throughout your time with us, you’ll be well-positioned for a longstanding career in whichever specialism you choose.

CAREER LINKS

During the course, you will get the opportunity to undertake industry placements in your chosen specialism area. This gives you valuable experience of working in newsrooms, having content published or broadcast, and the chance to establish useful links with professionals. Our placement partners include the BBC, ITV (Granada Reports), the Manchester Evening News and Bolton News and locally-based news agencies.

Students can also achieve PGDip award.

Modules

This module explores the practice of broadcast journalism. You will look at radio and television journalism in the UK, including ethical frameworks and regulations you must work towards (this will also assist with preparation for NCTJ exams). You will develop news gathering skills for broadcast news and understand what stories work best in this medium. You will learn how to write to pictures, use audio edit stories effectively. You will produce a portfolio of work.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,820

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,380

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (2.1 or above) with a personal statement and evidence of engagement with journalism (i.e work experience). We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

University information

The University of Salford is an innovative, modern university located in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. Students at Salford benefit from the expertise of top academics and an array of industry contacts on the university’s taught and research courses. Students who study at Salford will join a postgraduate community of more than 3,000 students from over 150 countries worldwide, contributing directly to the university’s domestic...more