Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Visual Journalism and Storytelling in Bolton United Kingdom | University of Greater Manchester
University of Greater Manchester
|
Bolton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,950
(c. USD21,360.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our MA in Visual Journalism and Storytelling equips you with fundamental skills in visual storytelling. This program blends photography, videography, reporting, writing, and multimedia to provide versatile tools for crafting impactful non-fiction narratives across various platforms. Learn from seasoned professionals and industry-connected faculty who will help you develop the crucial abilities needed to thrive in this dynamic, growing field.
Whether in print, digital, or broadcast media, compelling visuals command global attention—educating, enlightening, and stirring deep emotions. Imagery now sits at the heart of contemporary news reporting, while digital and social platforms have revolutionized visual storytelling through formats like fleeting social posts, immersive digital features, and online documentaries. Our rigorous, hands-on curriculum hones multimedia competencies that are highly sought after in journalism, media, and communications industries.
The University of Bolton's MA in Visual Journalism and Storytelling welcomes individuals passionate about journalism, documentary filmmaking, social advocacy, and other non-fiction narrative forms. Through practical workshops and professional training, you'll master both technical skills and journalistic ethics. Real-world assignments will sharpen your reporting and storytelling techniques, strengthening your creative foundation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Normally, you should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include (but aren’t limited to) photography, video, media studies, media production, creative writing, web design, web programming, journalism and communications. Subjects that underpin a specialist area of journalism, such as public health, international development and environmental sciences also offer an excellent foundation for this postgraduate degree. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). Internet based TOEFL with an overall score of 80 for postgraduate including 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Tuition
GBP
15,950