Broadcast Journalism (MA) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,950 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

JournalismMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Prepare for an exciting career in TV, radio, digital, and social media journalism with Cardiff University’s MA Broadcast Journalism. This intensive, year-long course delivers hands-on training to prepare you to become a multi skilled industry-ready journalist.


Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), this course is designed to reflect the demands of a real newsroom.


You’ll learn in our industry-standard TV radio and digital studios, developing skills in researching, producing, and delivering news across multiple platforms.


We expect you to have curiosity, a passion for news, and a commitment to storytelling. We're not looking for ready-made journalists, but If you regularly watch, read, and listen to the news and have gained some experience - whether through placements, student media, or freelance work – that’s a good start.


You’ll gain:

  • expertise in TV, radio, and digital journalism, preparing you for a multi-platform career.
  • hands-on experience in news production, live reporting, and storytelling in multiple formats.
  • skills in social media strategy, mobile journalism, video and audio editing.
  • a three-week industry placement with major broadcasters. Previous examples include the  BBC, ITV, Sky and LBC.
  • the confidence to work independently, adapt to fast-changing technology, and engage audiences across platforms.

This course is designed to prepare you for a career in the UK news industry. While international students are welcome, those with broader global journalism ambitions may prefer our MA in International Journalism.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Prepare for an exciting career in TV, radio, digital, and social media journalism with Cardiff University’s MA Broadcast Journalism. This intensive, year-long course delivers hands-on training to prepare you to become a multi skilled industry-ready journalist.


Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), this course is designed to reflect the demands of a real newsroom.


You’ll learn in our industry-standard TV radio and digital studios, developing skills in researching, producing, and delivering news across multiple platforms.


We expect you to have curiosity, a passion for news, and a commitment to storytelling. We're not looking for ready-made journalists, but If you regularly watch, read, and listen to the news and have gained some experience - whether through placements, student media, or freelance work – that’s a good start.


You’ll gain:

  • expertise in TV, radio, and digital journalism, preparing you for a multi-platform career.
  • hands-on experience in news production, live reporting, and storytelling in multiple formats.
  • skills in social media strategy, mobile journalism, video and audio editing.
  • a three-week industry placement with major broadcasters. Previous examples include the  BBC, ITV, Sky and LBC.
  • the confidence to work independently, adapt to fast-changing technology, and engage audiences across platforms.

This course is designed to prepare you for a career in the UK news industry. While international students are welcome, those with broader global journalism ambitions may prefer our MA in International Journalism.

Admission Requirements

2.7+
7.5+

In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.


With your online application you will need to provide:


  1. A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
  2. A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with 7.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
  3. A reference (academic or professional) which demonstrate your suitability for the programme. Ideally these should be obtained before you apply and will be required before we are able to make a decision on your application. References should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
  4. A personal statement which covers the following:
  • Why do you want to apply for this course at Cardiff University? (150 words).
  • What journalism or media experience do you have? (150 words). This may include experience working in student media, in a voluntary capacity, or while on placement. It doesn’t have to be paid work experience.
  • What are your career aspirations? (100 words)


If you do not have a degree, your application may be considered on the basis of your professional experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,450 GBP
International
24,950 GBP

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