MA Journalism (Lifestyle, Arts and Culture) at University of Westminster

Programme overview

Practice-led MA in lifestyle, arts and culture journalism at the Harrow campus, around 70 per cent practical work and 30 per cent theory. Students produce feature writing, interviews and multiplatform content, including text, audio, video and visual formats, through live production days for an online lifestyle and culture magazine.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time day/evening also offered) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five core modules and a Final Journalism Project (long-form journalism) plus one option. Core modules include Live News, Media Law, Ethics and Regulation, Multiplatform Reporting and Content Creation and Production; options include Journalism Work Placement, Lifestyle Journalism, Podcast Production, Documentary Journalism, Fashion and Luxury Communications and Digital Audiences and Influencer Strategy.

Career pathways

Writers, editors, content creators and social media producers in lifestyle media, digital publications, magazines and creative agencies; also PR, brand storytelling, communications and digital marketing. Provides a foundation for doctoral research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum lower second class honours degree (2:2); applicants who do not meet the minimum but have relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. A link to one sample of the applicant's own published work (writing in English, video or audio) must be included in the personal statement. English language (if first language is not English): IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in writing and no element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,315 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

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