Entry requirements

You should hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution.
You should have gained some work experience in the media, eg on local/regional UK newspapers (or have this arranged when you apply). As well as new graduates, we also welcome mature applicants with substantial work experience in the industry.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Train to become a journalist with our wide-ranging Newspaper Journalism MA programme. You will develop practical skills to help you stand out and develop your career in a competitive field. You will build a combination of vital professional skills valued by employers. These include interviewing, reporting, research, video, social media, SEO, writing news and features, editing and production, for online and print.

Practical work is informed by key theory, particularly ethics and media law. Specialist modules enable you to focus on an area such as investigative journalism, sport, politics or arts and culture, plus podcasting or journalism innovation.

We support you in finding optional work placements to undertake, which students often find valuable in building a portfolio, experience and contacts. Tutors offer individual CV advice, with input on job applications and interviews.

Fees and funding

Please visit: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/newspaper-journalism

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    full time
    10 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Enquiries
Email
sccpgtadmissions@city.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)20 7040 0249