Journalism (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship)

Overview

Gain a Master's in Journalism while you earn a salary on this distance learning Senior Journalist Master’s Degree Apprenticeship – developed with the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) and employers including the BBC, Guardian News and Media, Haymarket Media Group, Reach Plc and Sky News.

Course highlights

• Learn advanced journalism skills as you build on your degree, journalism diploma or journalism apprenticeship
• Develop the abilities you need to be a senior leader in a newsroom or communications team
• Master the technical skills you need to deliver reports using different types of media including video
• Get bespoke support from a workplace mentor and your course tutor
• Use the latest professional software including Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro
• Spend at least 20% of your time studying towards your Master's, even out of term time
• Get tuition fees paid by the Government or your employer pay your tuition fees

Skills and qualities needed for this degree apprenticeship

As well as meeting the entry requirements, you'll need to demonstrate excellent English skills, be inquisitive, approachable and be able to mix a busy professional work life with academic commitments.

You and your employer

When you begin studying for your degree apprenticeship:

• You need to be 18 or over
• You should be able to satisfy government requirements on residency:
• you must be a citizen or have the right to live in the UK/EEA
• you must have been a resident in the UK/EEA (not the Channel Islands or Isle of Man) for a minimum of 3 years
• you must not need a Student Route visa, and must not have been on a Student Route visa within the past 3 years
• You need to have the right to work in the UK, and to spend at least 50% of your working hours in England
• Your job should meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard relevant to this degree – we can advise you and your employer on this
• Your employer needs to have registered an apprentice service account – we can help your employer with this if needed

If you aren't currently working in a relevant field, you can apply for a job and degree apprenticeship simultaneously. Read more about applying for this degree apprenticeship.

Career development

Because this degree apprenticeship has been developed with the NCTJ and major employers, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful journalism or communications career.

When you complete your apprenticeship, you'll have the experience and qualifications to go on to more senior positions such as:

• chief reporter
• specialist journalists
• news editor
• press officer
• communications manager

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.