MA Media and Journalism in Newcastle United Kingdom | Newcastle University

Newcastle University | Newcastle United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 24,700
(c. USD33,078.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This Media and Journalism MA program emphasizes research while enhancing your cultural awareness and analytical abilities. It equips you with content creation expertise for international media sectors
Tailored for both recent graduates and seasoned journalists, this MA prepares you for careers in journalism, related fields, or doctoral studies.

With a global perspective, the program welcomes students from diverse international backgrounds.

Offering flexible study options, you can focus on either professional media practice or academic research, regardless of prior media experience.
You'll collaborate with working journalists throughout the program.

Partnering with various organizations, we promote journalistic excellence. Engage with industry leaders and pioneers while investigating journalism innovations. The program encourages experimentation with new journalistic approaches.

You'll learn from distinguished scholars specializing in media, culture, and journalism research.

Participate in skill-enhancing initiatives like our Civic Journalism Lab, featuring discussions with industry experts about contemporary journalism practices
This master's program addresses essential knowledge domains and professional standards reflecting modern journalism. As the media landscape continuously evolves regarding journalism's societal function, methodologies, and career paths,

the course serves as an investigative workshop. It equips you to navigate industry transformations throughout your journalism, media, or professional communication career, while also providing foundation for PhD studies and academic research careers.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience in: the media, broadcast journalism, print journalism
IELTS - 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
TOEFL IBT or TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition - 90 overall (with a minimum of 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking, and 20 in writing)

Tuition GBP 24,700
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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