Newcastle University

Media and Journalism MA

Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Course overview

This research-focused Media and Journalism MA develops cultural understanding, and critical analysis. It introduces content production skills.

Key highlights

  • Research-focused programme developing cultural understanding and critical analysis
  • Introduces practical content production skills
  • Studied fully online

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Progression Scholarship Funding

    A £1,000 Alumni Progression Scholarship or a 20% Alumni Progression Discount.

  • Business Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of up to £8,150 tuition fee discount each.

  • Frank Pounder Bursary (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence MSc)

    Each eligible student will receive an individual award of £2,000.

    Up to £2,000
  • MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship

    Awards of up to £16,625, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

  • The Hilary Taylor Scholarship

    The School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape is offering two scholarships of £2,500, one for each stage of the Master of Architecture (5843F) programme.

    Up to £2,500
  • Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships – Postgraduate Awards

    £8,000 tuition fee awards.

    Up to £8,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Journalist
  • Content producer
  • Media researcher
  • Communications officer
  • Digital content editor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,400 per year | International: £27,100 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 Newcastle University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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