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

Programme overview

Highly practical postgraduate diploma producing multi-skilled journalists for print and online media, covering news gathering, writing for online formats and social media management with media law and ethics. Study runs from September to around Easter, with the option to top up to the BJTC-accredited MA.

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

Core modules include Digital Journalism Production, Media Law, Ethics and Regulation, Multimedia News Reporting and Feature, Review and Profile Writing; options include Digital Magazine Publishing, Investigative Journalism, Podcast Production and Travel Journalism. Includes mock news days and live assignments critiqued by industry professionals.

Career pathways

Editors, reporters, producers and freelancers in journalism and content creation; also social media marketing, PR and communications roles.

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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. One academic reference required. English language (if first language is not English): IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in writing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,560 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 12,480 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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