The program trains you to write and research like a journalist. It covers media ethics and law, reporting and public affairs, shorthand, sub-editing and production. You will develop your own specialist areas of interest such as crime, health or political journalism. In the final stage of the course you can produce your own newspaper or series of in-depth articles, with support from our professional journalists.

- 2:1 classification or equivalent from a bachelor's degree/ specialist diploma. Applicants with professional and vocational experience will be considered. - Three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or an equivalent qualification, for example; a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have studied for a new GCSE for which you will be awarded a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. - If English is not your first language, you should have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of at least 7.0. - If you are suitably qualified, you will be invited to an interview to assess whether this is the right course for you. - You may be asked to undertake a short course that covers essential skills and knowledge, before you join the main Masters course.