MA by Research/Professional Practice in Digital News and Media at University of Buckingham

The programme supports a vibrant research community with regular research seminars to enable you to advance your knowledge and skills. Given the increasing role of digital media in all walks of life, the volatility of global politics, and full-scale assaults on the values and independence of traditional journalism, there has never been a more important time for universities to work with the industry not just to train but educate and inspire the best writers, designers and investigators.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will benefit from networking with internationally-recognised practitioners in a rich diversity of fields. The Professional Practice route to the MA also offers practising journalists the opportunity to reflect on and critique their professional work in an academic setting. Students following this route will provide a substantial body of work accumulated during their professional career and/or during their period of MA registration, and then produce a detailed critical and reflective commentary to form the main body of a portfolio, which is submitted in place of the Final Project.

Career pathways

During terms 3 and 4 (terms 5-8 for part-time students) you will wherever possible be seconded to media companies and organisations whose work matches your research and professional interests. They will provide mentors and make use of your work as appropriate.

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