The MA is a research-focused course that develops your cultural understanding, critical analysis and introduces the content production skills needed for global media industries. It provides an international context suitable for students from across the globe. The course is flexible and you can tailor it towards professional practice or academic engagement with the field. You do not need a media background to join this course. You will have the opportunity to learn alongside and collaborate with professional journalists. We work with a range of organisations to support high-quality journalism. You will hear from and work with experts and innovators and explore advances in journalism. There will also be the opportunity to experiment and develop new ways to do journalism.

Here are the academic and English language requirements you need to study on this course. 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