MA Journalism and Media Communications with Placement Year
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Employment prospects: Our graduates work in a variety of media roles such as Press, Social Media Analysts, and Journalists for organisations including BBC, Mail Online, Subway and Euromonitor. Teaching excellence: Learn from our industry-experts, award-winning lecturers who are experienced in web, print, design, journalism, and PR (see key staff section). Research: Benefit from advanced research study led by our expert research-active teaching staff.
Key highlights
- Placement year included for industry work experience
- Taught by award-winning lecturers with industry experience
- Staff expertise spans web, print, design, journalism and PR
- Advanced research study led by research-active teaching staff
- Graduates have worked for BBC, Mail Online and Euromonitor
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include humanities or a business subject; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Journalist
- Press Officer
- Social Media Analyst
- Public Relations Officer
- Digital Content Editor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,855 | International: £20,950
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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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