MA Specialist Journalism at Cardiff Metropolitan University

A practice-focused master's in which students develop journalism skills within a specialism such as film, music, fashion or sports, alongside multimedia production, media law and ethics. Designed with practising journalists including from the BBC and includes a work placement. Taught at Cyncoed Campus; PgC and PgD exit points are available.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy  |  Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time  |  Intake: Paused: not running for September 2027 entry; next intake September 2028  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Content Writing, Collaborative Project, Multiplatform Journalism, Critical Perspectives in Journalism, Journalism Ethics and Law, Professional Practice in Journalism (including a work placement) and a Final Major Project (practical portfolio or academic study) as the 40-credit dissertation.

Career pathways

Journalism, editorial and publishing careers; also teaching, research, public relations, marketing, the civil service, the media and public or voluntary sector roles. Graduates have worked with organisations including Future Fusion New York, Cardiff City FC, Dead Press and GTFM Radio.

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