MA Journalism
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
A vocational programme taught using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Practical training in research and writing as well as multi-media production Teaching from journalists with many years' experience and links to local newspapers, TV companies and radio stations Opportunities for industrial placements with media organisations Taught in the £38 million Redmonds Building with industry-standard facilities including newsrooms, studios, editing booths Opportunity to sit professional National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) exams and acquire their full diploma Publish work on LJMU Journalism's Mersey Live website This highly vocational Master's programme provides practical training in multi-media journalism and will further your understanding of the law and how public bodies work. You will also develop skills in analysis and interpretation, initiative and research, which are useful in any career.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
- Opportunity to sit NCTJ exams and gain the full diploma
- Taught by experienced journalists with local newspaper, TV and radio links
- Industrial placement opportunities with media organisations
- Newsrooms, studios and editing booths in the £38 million Redmonds Building
- Publish work on the Mersey Live journalism website
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7.5 — 7.5 IELTS Applicants will require an IELTS score of 7.5 (with a minimum of 7 in each component) or an equivalent English language test accepted by th
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Newspaper reporter
- Broadcast journalist
- Multimedia journalist
- Digital content editor
- Sub-editor
- Radio news producer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,190 per year | International: £18,740 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 Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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