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Duration
– 1 year full time ( September or January start )
– 2 years part time ( September start )
Entry requirements
A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a Master ’ s degree in an appropriate subject . Equivalent professional experience and / or qualifications will be considered .
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All applicants will be invited to attend a workshop , which will include an NCTJ story writing task .
UK / Channel Islands fees
Full time : £ 7,800 Part time : £ 3,900 ( per year )
EU fees with our Transition Scholarship
Full time : £ 7,800 Part time : £ 3,900 ( per year )
International fees
Full time : £ 17,200 Part time : £ 8,600 ( per year )
Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists ( NCTJ ).
The NCTJ accreditation lets potential employers know that this course gives you the relevant skills and abilities you need to work as a journalist when you graduate . When you ’ re applying for jobs , this gives you an edge over students who haven ’ t done
an accredited course .
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Journalism ( Distance learning ) MA Advance your journalism career and play a key role in a democratic society , whether it ’ s providing the public with trusted information , holding leaders to account , or countering “ fake news ” and misinformation . Gain the skills , knowledge , and qualification you need to succeed in roles such as journalist , news editor , press officer or communications officer .
Learn the professional skills and knowledge needed in the era of digital news and media , across areas such as video editing , media law , data analysis , and people management . Apply your skills and boost your CV with at least 10 days of work experience with a publisher or communications company . Use the latest professional software including Photoshop , InDesign and Premier Pro . Learn from teaching staff who have professional experience with titles and organisations such as the Financial Times , News International and Portsmouth News . Take assessments to qualify for the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism .
EXAMPLE MODULES
– Investigative Journalism
– Media Law and Regulation
– Research Methods
– Writing and Producing News for a Digital Audience
– News Reporting
– Government , Power and the Media
– Major Project or Dissertation
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Senior Journalist Master ’ s Degree Apprenticeship ( Journalism ) MA Advance your journalism career while continuing to work on this distance learning Senior Journalist Master ’ s Degree Apprenticeship .
Learn advanced journalism skills as you build on your degree , journalism diploma or journalism apprenticeship . Benefit from a course developed with the National Council for the Training of Journalists ( NCTJ ) and employers including the BBC , Guardian News and Media , Haymarket Media Group , Reach Plc and Sky News .
Develop the abilities you need to be a senior leader in a newsroom or communications team . Master the technical skills you need to deliver reports using different types of media , including video , and use the latest professional software including Photoshop , InDesign and Premiere Pro . Get bespoke support from a workplace mentor and your course tutor to get the most out of your studies .
EXAMPLE MODULES
– Investigative Journalism
– Major Project
– Media Law and Regulation
– Professional Practice
– Writing and Producing News for a Digital Audience
– News Reporting
– Government , Power and the Media
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Duration
2 years part time ( distance learning )
Entry requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices , liaising with the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries . Applicants might be expected to have either : gained a regulated Diploma in Journalism qualification ; achieved a degree ( any subject ); or completed the Junior Journalist Apprenticeship . All applicants must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics .
An interview and / or online portfolio submission will be required as part of the selection process .
UK / Channel Islands fees
The course fee is shared between the Government and your employer , meaning no cost to you as the degree apprentice .
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