MA Broadcast Journalism 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of the West of Scotland |TopUniversities

MA Broadcast Journalism

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

13,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

JournalismMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This accredited MA Broadcast Journalism course will equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge, understanding and other attributes expected of professional broadcast journalists at the start of their careers. The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, which represents the broadcast industry including the BBC, ITN, Channel 4 and Global Radio. Students will develop expertise in newswriting, interviewing, presenting, editing, and online content, as well as deepening their awareness of the legal, moral and regulatory issues that confront working journalists. An innovative feature of this course is the newsroom setting for all broadcast practice delivery when students lead on conference time, source and report and produce hourly bulletins.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This accredited MA Broadcast Journalism course will equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge, understanding and other attributes expected of professional broadcast journalists at the start of their careers. The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, which represents the broadcast industry including the BBC, ITN, Channel 4 and Global Radio. Students will develop expertise in newswriting, interviewing, presenting, editing, and online content, as well as deepening their awareness of the legal, moral and regulatory issues that confront working journalists. An innovative feature of this course is the newsroom setting for all broadcast practice delivery when students lead on conference time, source and report and produce hourly bulletins.

Admission Requirements

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6+
176+
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  • Applicant will require a University degree in any discipline or an equivalent qualification. Mature applicants with other qualifications and experience within the broadcast industry may be considered at the discretion of the Course Leader.
  • Applicant will also be expected to take a writing and voice test, as well as an interview.

1 Year
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
6,500 GBP
International
13,000 GBP

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