Journalism

Entry requirements

• A 2.1 honours UK honours degree and enthusiasm for, or experience of journalism.
• Applicants with a 2.2 and substantial experience will be considered.
• A written test.

Applications from candidates with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis if they can demonstrate relevant professional experience.

Written journalism test

All journalism applicants will be asked to submit a written piece as part of their application. View written test. This will be judged against clear criteria. When assessing sample writing manuscripts we are looking for work of at least a satisfactory (pass) standard in terms of language, content, observation, structure and voice.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Journalism matters. And it matters now more than ever.

In a world overrun by misinformation, where truth is under threat like never before, it is journalists who hold power to account, and give a voice to the voiceless.

This journalism Masters course is a bridge between undergraduate study and the fast-paced, exciting, and invaluable world of professional journalism. You’ll be seeking out your own stories from day one, and writing and producing written, video, and audio pieces to tight deadlines in our industry-standard student newsroom, one of the biggest in the country.

You’ll develop key skills in news, web, and feature writing, dive into the engaging world of social media and audience analytics, and get to grips with the frameworks that underpin modern journalism, from media law and ethics to politics and commercialisation. And you’ll also have lots of opportunities to specialise in key areas including podcast production, data journalism, and public affairs.

Information for international students

• The UK honours 2.1 honours degree and enthusiasm for or experience of journalism.
• Applicants with a 2.2 and substantial experience will be considered.
• A written test will be required.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

• Entry requirements by country

Postgraduate preparation courses (Pre-Masters)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Pre-Masters courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

• Pre-Masters courses leading to postgraduate study at NTU

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

• English language requirements
• Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)

Written journalism test

All journalism applicants will be asked to submit a written piece as part of their application. View written test. This will be judged against clear criteria. When assessing sample writing manuscripts we are looking for work of at least a satisfactory (pass) standard in terms of language, content, observation, structure and voice.