Global Journalism and Public Relations MA at Coventry University

Programme overview

Prepare for a career in global communications, explore rapid industry changes and enhance your theoretical and practical expertise in journalism and public relations. Whether you're passionate about journalism and public relations (PR) or a professional looking to enhance your expertise, this course prepares you for a career in both fields.

Faculty: Marketing, Advertising and Communications | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Print and Digital Skills, Global Media Industries and Systems, Audio, Video and Immersive Production, Global PR and Communication, Professional Practice and Innovation, Specialist Media Project.

Career pathways

Managing editor for a specialist UK outlet on camping and caravanning Web publisher at global public relations and advertising agency Cheil Career paths include journalist, public relations management, project management and coordination, staff writer, news planner, social media content creator, immersive journalist, marketing content specialist, public relations executive, editor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. If you don't have formal qualifications but do have professional journalistic experience at an appropriate level, you may be admitted based on an interview and your submission of supporting material that evidences your experience and achievements. We will consider each application on its merits, and the course director will make the final decision. English: IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time tuition as listed for the course for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time tuition as listed for the course for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/cas/global-journalism-ma/

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