International Journalism, MA
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our MA International Journalism programme offers a dynamic mix of advanced critical theory and practical experience, giving you the tools to analyse, create, and innovate across a variety of aspects of international journalism. As journalism evolves, traditional print and broadcast journalism are no longer the sole focus of modern media. This programme prepares you to thrive in a fast-paced environment, equipping you with the advanced skills needed in digital content creation, video production, and interactive storytelling.
You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and technologies, learning how to craft compelling narratives across multiple platforms and connect with diverse audiences. Our cross-disciplinary approach ensures you develop the collaborative skills needed to excel in modern media teams, where journalistic integrity and creative innovation go hand in hand. By fostering a global outlook in both theory and practice, this course will prepare you for success in the interconnected world of international reporting.
Key highlights
- Combines advanced critical theory with practical journalism experience
- Builds skills in digital content creation and video production
- Develops interactive storytelling across multiple media platforms
- Hands-on training with industry-standard software and technologies
- Cross-disciplinary approach develops collaborative skills for modern media teams
- Global outlook in theory and practice for international reporting
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- International journalist
- Foreign correspondent
- Digital content producer
- Multimedia journalist
- Video journalist
- News editor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,200 per year | International: £19,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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