MA Journalism at University of Brighton

Our accredited Journalism MA is a new and exciting degree that will prepare you for a media career by developing both the practical skills to work in the industry and the critical abilities to challenge and improve journalistic practice. Our course will suit you if you have studied an undergraduate degree in a non-journalism subject area or are looking to gain a professional qualification to pursue a career in the industry.

Faculty: School of Art and Media  |  Department: Journalism  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–6 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Journalism MA comprises six 20-credit modules that each involve 30 hours of contact time plus an independent final project where you will work with an allocated supervisor. The course is taught by industry professionals and highly respected academics who will help you develop key journalism skills as well as academic research and writing methods. You will compile an e-portfolio of assorted journalistic work that will act as a showcase to prospective employers. Practical journalism modules will feed into your portfolio and you will also publish your work on our website, Overtime Online. Modules include Critical Issues in Journalism, Specialist Journalism, News Journalism, Journalism in Society, Digital Journalism, Professional Practice, Journalism Dissertation, NCTJ Diploma, Professional experience, Field trips.

Career pathways

This degree will open up career opportunities in areas including television, radio, print, web, and PR. Graduates from this course are building successful careers in the industry, including:

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