MA Media and Journalism at Newcastle University

This course is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to embed richer encounters with industry, professional practice and society. As we redesign our curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities, future-facing themes and new ways of learning, some elements of this course may evolve to match the world you’re stepping into. While this transformation is underway, modules, learning experiences and assessment approaches may be updated.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Arts and Cultures  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This journalism Master's covers key areas of knowledge and professional practice which reflect the way journalists work today. However, journalism’s role in society, how we do journalism, and careers in journalism are constantly transforming. Compulsory modules include: Researching Media, Journalism and Communications, Multimedia Journalism 1: Newsgathering, Production and Dissemination, Multimedia Journalism 2: Global Innovation, News and Media Analysis, Communications and Cultural Industries Project: Research and Professional Development.

Career pathways

This course is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to embed richer encounters with industry, professional practice and society. As we redesign our curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities, future-facing themes and new ways of learning, some elements of this course may evolve to match the world you’re stepping into. Graduate roles and employers include: Media and Public Relations MA; International Multimedia Journalism MA; International Multimedia Journalism MA; Music Education MA; Media and Public Relations MA; Fine Art MA; Media and PR MA; Media and Public Relations MA; Media and PR MA; Media and Journalism modules.

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