Our MA in News Journalism offers a bridge from undergraduate study to employment. The intense course covers the practical skills needed to become a multimedia journalist with students also sitting the NCTJ gold-standard diploma exams.

Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), our MA in News Journalism gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of how to find, produce, and publish a story using the most effective and relevant tools available.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Statement of Research Interests

Selection process:

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements we will invite you to an interview. The interview will comprise of a standard formal interview and additional exercises to assess your skills relevant to the discipline and to careers in journalism and media. This may include writing skills, broadcast skills (i.e. voice tests), your understanding of the discipline, and your ability to determine news priorities. Following interview, offers will be made to the highest scoring candidates.