University of Westminster
University of Westminster

University of Westminster

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Multimedia Journalism (Print & Online)

Study detals

: Postgraduate : MA : Full-time : 12 Month

Requirements

A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1). Applicants who don’t meet the minimum criteria, but have relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are required to include a link to one sample of their own published work in their personal statement. This could be a sample of writing (in English), video or audio output (e.g. a blog post, a published news article, YouTube video or similar).

If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in speaking and writing.

Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.

Recognition of prior learning and experience
If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster.

Speciality

If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.

If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.

Additional information

Fantastic location – While mainly being taught at our broadcast studio facility at Harrow Campus, modules are also delivered from our Regent Street campus, allowing you to cover stories from the heart of London
Showcase your journalistic skills – You’ll have the chance to air your work on Smoke Radio, the University's multi-award-winning internet radio station, or post items onto the MA's own news site, Westminster World
Learn from experts – You’ll be taught by experienced journalists on our teaching team along with other media professionals who are invited as guest speakers or to critique your work
Hands-on journalism practice – With a strong emphasis on learning through 'hands-on' practice in small class groups, most of your assessed coursework will be 'real' journalism assignments and you’ll take part in a number of mock news days
Professional facilities – a new £1m newsroom is set to open in September 2022. This includes state-of-the-art TV, radio and podcasting studio facilities and a new editing suite

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