MA Journalism and Media Communications with Advanced Research
Master
In Hatfield
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Type
Master
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
2 Years
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The MA Journalism and Media Communications (with Advanced Research) is a two-year, full-time taught programme. This route is available to those students who would like the opportunity to have a research focus in a specialist area of media practice developing innovative solutions to ‘real world’ problems.
Study our MA in Journalism and Media Communications and gain the skills you’ll need for a successful, dynamic career in today’s complex global media industries.
This Masters course aims to prepare you in both practice and analysis of global journalism and media. You’ll benefit from our extensive links with the media industry, including the BBC and the Sunday Times, and gain a grounding in all its aspects, from fast-changing multimedia to magazines, advertising and the excitements of sports journalism.
You may have studied humanities subjects and be looking to deepen your research interests. Or you may have been working in areas such as business or healthcare and need communications skills. Whatever your background, taking this MA will enhance your career by equipping you to operate effectively in a professional media environment. Our business-facing approach means you’ll be taught by lecturers with extensive professional experience of print, web design, journalism and PR, giving this MA its strong focus on your future employability.
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About this course
Employability is central to everything we do. This MA opens up a wide range of opportunities, from PR, Corporate Communications, marketing and advertising to magazines and web publications. Your creative and critical thinking, as well as the analytical, research and communications skills gained through this course, are all highly valued in a wide range of industries. Recent graduates are working internationally on The Expat and Raffy magazines in Malaysia, as well as in Corporate Communications and UK local radio.
We require at least 2:2 (or equivalent) degree in Humanities or a Business subject. Graduates with an Honours Degree in any discipline who have otherwise demonstrated potential to succeed at postgraduate level Journalism and Media Communications will also be considered. International students should have an English Language assessment of IELTS 7, or equivalent as determined by the School of Humanities.
This course is partnered with the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), giving you access to networking and tailored speaker sessions, as well accreditation upon graduation. The University is also an Academic Member of the British Society of Magazine Editors which provides expert speakers and information on the latest trends in this area
Why choose this course?
We give you:
A broad range of media communications skills with a strong focus on digital media
Expert lecturers widely experienced in the communications industry plus as a partner university with the prestigious Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA)
You'll gain valuable networking skills and contacts, listen to expert speakers and gain up to the minute knowledge of the PR industry. Find out more about our speaker series, Media Matters.
You'll have the opportunity to take a short work placement in a media-based environment or write a dissertation to improve your theoretical knowledge
Gain insights into emerging trends in the fast-changing digital media world giving you skills valued by a wide range of media and related industries.
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Subjects
- PR training
- Global
- Advertising
- Communications
- Media
- Humanities
- PR
- Opportunities
- Journalists
- Media Project
Course programme
Teaching on this course takes place mostly in weekly workshops per module, each lasting two-to-four hours, with additional online activities depending on the module. You’ll be supported by regular one-to-one supervision by academics from the University’s Media Group.
Studying our MA Journalism and Media Communications you’ll be part of a diverse and international student cohort within the School of Humanities postgraduate community. Taught by experts in Journalism and Media Communications, you’ll benefit from a supportive academic community and will in addition have opportunities to attend guest lectures which, among others, have previously been delivered by journalists from the ground-breaking digital magazine Gal-dem, as well as presenters from the BBC, Channel Four, and alumni such as Talha Ahad, the founder and CEO of Pakistan’s first digital news service Centrum Media.
Level 7
Module
- Corporate Communication, PR and Advertising
- Media Production
- Media Research Methods B
- Media Project
- Media Research Methods A
- Advanced Media Research
- Writing for Magazines
- Sports Journalism
Additional information
UK Students
Full time
£9450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
EU Students
Full time
£13950 for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students
Full time
£13950 for the 2021/2022 academic year
MA Journalism and Media Communications with Advanced Research