MA Broadcast and Digital Journalism at University of East Anglia

Study in our newsroom in Norwich, the City of Stories, and build the skills employers want. Whether you want to become a reporter, documentary maker, or podcaster, our experienced journalists will help kick-start your career. Build practical skills, industry contacts, and a professional portfolio that shows employers what you can do.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Media, Language and Communication Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a practice-based course and from the very first week, you’ll be out in the city reporting, speaking to people and hearing their stories. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Broadcast Journalism, Journalism Industry Portfolio, Accessing All Areas: Diversity, Gender and Inclusion Politics in Today's Media, Digital Journalism 1, Digital Journalism 2.

Career pathways

With a MA Broadcast and Digital Journalism degree, you could launch a career as a: Multiplatform Journalist: Create stories for online, audio, video, and social media platforms Podcast Producer: Plan, record, edit, and promote podcast content for different audiences Documentary Researcher: Support long-form factual productions through research, storytelling, and compliance Social Media Content Creator: Produce audience-focused content for fast-moving digital platforms PR and Communications Officer: Manage media relations, public messaging, and organisational reputation

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