MA Journalism (Science and Environment) - Full-Time

Master

In Lincoln

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lincoln

  • Duration

    1 Year

There is growing demand for science journalists who can report on health and environment issues accurately and succinctly. This Master’s programme is designed to offer the practical and theoretical training needed for those wishing to communicate science and environmental issues to the public.

Students at Lincoln can learn how to take scientific news and turn it into engaging stories, without resorting to sensationalism or technical jargon. To develop their practical skills, students can gain experience working on the University’s community radio, a multiplatform website, and student newspapers and magazines.

Students also have the opportunity to hear from leading names in the journalism industry. Previous speakers on the programme have included naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham, ITV News science editor Tom Clarke, broadcaster and rural affairs correspondent Tom Heap, and former government chief scientific adviser Sir Mark Walport.

Those undertaking the programme are expected to complete an assessed work placement. Past students have worked at BBC Focus magazine, New Scientist, and the Vegan Society. Students are responsible for their travel, accommodation and general living costs while undertaking work placements.

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Location

Start date

Lincoln (Lincolnshire)
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Start date

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About this course

This course aims to prepare students for a career in science or environmental journalism or the related communications industries.

The School of English and Journalism maintains close working relationships with the BBC and Lincolnshire Echo newspaper. On campus, there are opportunities to gain experience in community radio, a multiplatform website, student newspapers, television, and magazines.

Recent graduates have gone on to work as a Science and Technology Reporter for Daily Mail Online and Chief Editor for an Indian Science Media Centre, while others have taken up positions in medical writing and health communications.

First or second class honours degree or equivalent professional experience.

Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in each element.

The School of English and Journalism is one of the first institutions in Europe to be awarded a 'Recognised for Excellence' accolade by the European Journalism Training Association (EJTA).

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Subjects

  • Radio
  • Writing
  • Full Time
  • Production
  • Advanced
  • Essential
  • Research
  • Reporting
  • Methods
  • Institutions

Course programme

An Introduction to Your Modules

Master's Level
  • Advanced Research Methods (Core)
  • Essential Reporting (Core)
  • Ethics in Science and Environmental Journalism (Core)
  • Journalism Production (Core)
  • Law and Institutions (Core)
  • MA Journalism - Final Project or Dissertation (Core)
  • Science Communication (Core)
  • Specialist Journalism Production (Core)

Additional information

Fees

Home/EU(including Alumni Scholarship 20% reduction ) - £6,160

International - £16,000

International(Including International Alumni / Global Postgraduate Scholarship £2,000 reduction) - £14,000

MA Journalism (Science and Environment) - Full-Time

Price on request