Journalism

Leeds Trinity University College

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In Leeds

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  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

OverviewAt Leeds Trinity, we believe journalism is one of the&#;most exciting, demanding, interesting and rewarding careers on the planet.
The online, print and broadcast industries are highly competitive, but our excellent links with employers mean they tell us - and help&#;us deliver - exactly what our trainees need to get a job.
We consistently deliver accomplished, legally aware journalists with multi-platform news skills, as well as the academic ability relevant for higher level research.
Our Postgraduate Journalism course incorporates all the multiplatform news skills needed for any career in journalism.

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Leeds (West Yorkshire)
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Brownberrie Lane, LS18 5HD

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About this course

Course BenefitsThe MA is a full time intensive programme designed to provide:
The practical skills required for multimedia journalism.
A comprehensive understanding of professional journalism practice, including researching and substantiating news stories, interviewing techniques, establishing contacts, shorthand. 
The knowledge and ability to apply the legal and regulatory frameworks conditioning British journalism.
An awareness of the professional roles and regulatory responsibilities of journalists. 
A critical understanding of the political and commercial structures within which news media operate.
The opportunity to undertake a piece of substantive independent research relevant to journalism.​​

The normal entry requirement is a good honours degree qualification – minimum 2.2, preferably 2.1.
If English is not your first language IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any component) or equivalent is the minimum requirement.
Please contact us for personalised advice on 0113 283 7123 or admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk.​

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Menu Programme of Study Catalogue Journalism - JOURNLM Programme Structure
  • Journalism Programme Structure (PDF)
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Programme Specification
  • Journalism Programme Specification Document (PDF)
  • JOU : News Skills (Print and Online) - Core
  • JOU : Law, Ethics and Regulation - Core
  • JOU : Live Production (Print and Online) - Core
  • JOU : Professional Placement (Print and Online) - Core
  • JOU : Public Affairs and Ethics - Core
  • JOU : Applied Journalism Research project - Core

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Course Information​Trainees work in dedicated newsrooms and studios and undertake a wide range of live production to hone their skills. We continually partner with many major news organisations, including BBC North in Salford, ensuring you get access to the best quality placements, mentoring opportunities and expert industry speaker. ​​​There is a funding scheme which could help to support your studies here at Leeds Trinity – the Journalism Diversity Fund. The fund is aimed at people without the financial means to attend NCTJ-accredited journalism courses who can show they are either socially or ethnically diverse. The fund helps with both fees and living expenses.​ For more information go to the Fees and Funding tab or you can find full details about the fund here.​​​​ NCTJ accredited courseThis course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and, during the course of their degree, students on the programme take the exams which lead to achieving the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.​

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