MA Journalism & Media Communications
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Research: Benefit from advanced research study led by our expert research-active teaching staff Employment prospects: Graduates have gone onto work in a variety of media roles such as Press Officers, 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 print, web design, journalism, and PR. Are you looking to build a successful career in journalism, media and communications?
Do you want to gain real-world skills, industry experience and professional connections that set you apart? The MA Journalism & Media Communications degree is designed to help you develop the confidence and expertise to excel in today’s fast-changing media landscap
Key highlights
- Advanced research study led by research-active teaching staff
- Taught by award-winning lecturers experienced in journalism and PR
- Lecturers bring industry expertise in print and web design
- Graduates have worked for the BBC, Mail Online and Euromonitor
- Focus on real-world skills, industry experience and professional connections
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any 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
- Communications Officer
- Digital Content Producer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,980 | International: £17,250
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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