Media and Journalism MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

27,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This research-focused programme develops your cultural understanding, and critical analysis. It introduces the content production skills needed for global media industries.


Our Media and Journalism MA is for graduates and experienced journalists planning to progress to a PhD or take the next step in their career.


It provides an international context and is suitable for students from across the globe.


The course is flexible and you can tailor it towards professional media and journalism practice or academic engagement. You don't need a media background to join this course.


You'll have the opportunity to learn alongside and collaborate with professional journalists.


We work with a range of organisations to support high-quality journalism. You'll hear from and work with experts and innovators and explore advances in journalism. You'll have the opportunity to experiment and develop new ways to do journalism.


You'll also work with internationally renowned academics in media, culture, and journalism studies.


You can take part in projects to expand your knowledge and skills. This includes our Civic Journalism Lab in which we bring in industry professionals to discuss all aspects of journalism.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This research-focused programme develops your cultural understanding, and critical analysis. It introduces the content production skills needed for global media industries.


Our Media and Journalism MA is for graduates and experienced journalists planning to progress to a PhD or take the next step in their career.


It provides an international context and is suitable for students from across the globe.


The course is flexible and you can tailor it towards professional media and journalism practice or academic engagement. You don't need a media background to join this course.


You'll have the opportunity to learn alongside and collaborate with professional journalists.


We work with a range of organisations to support high-quality journalism. You'll hear from and work with experts and innovators and explore advances in journalism. You'll have the opportunity to experiment and develop new ways to do journalism.


You'll also work with internationally renowned academics in media, culture, and journalism studies.


You can take part in projects to expand your knowledge and skills. This includes our Civic Journalism Lab in which we bring in industry professionals to discuss all aspects of journalism.

Admission Requirements

2.7+
4.5+
70+
6.5+
125+

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent.


We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience in:


  • the media
  • broadcast journalism
  • print journalism

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,400 GBP
International
27,100 GBP

Scholarships

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Master Open

Value

$13518

Deadline

30 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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