Course summary
Do you want to become an incisive and ethical journalist? Are you interested in understanding how to tell great news or sports stories online, in print, on radio or on television? Whatever your professional goals, this NCTJ accredited MA in Journalism will give you the practical skills you need to achieve them. Designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in professional journalism in the UK, you’ll gain the skills you need and learn how to work within the industry codes of conduct. These skills will enable you to become a well-respected and forward-thinking media professional. What’s more, you’ll be able to align your interests with your programme by choosing the pathway that interests you most – whether that focus is online or in the broadcast media; news or sport. Based at our state-of-the-art MediaCity campus, you’ll be immersed in a world of media greats, including national broadcasters such as the BBC and ITV. What better way to sharpen your journalism credentials and set yourself up for success? When you graduate, you’ll be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, or an MA degree if you choose to complete a personal project. The course aligns with and builds on the NCTJ Diploma (separate exam fees apply) – a qualification highly sought after by UK editors. This course combines the high standards for which Salford has become known in the industry with the rigour of the full NCTJ programme. This includes the necessary aspects of British law and the Teeline shorthand desired by editors in UK newsrooms. Students who intend to work outside the UK, or for organisations not based here, might be better suited to our MA in International Journalism for Digital Media, which explores how foreign correspondence professionals are taking advantage of digital technology to reach diverse audiences. Follow us on Twitter and read real news created by our students #JournalismAtSalford You will:
- Learn from leading academic staff with a wealth of real-world journalism experience
- Study at our state-of-the-art MediaCity campus, adjacent to reputable media organisations such as the BBC and ITV
- Undertake practical placements, giving you the tools and training you need to establish yourself as a media professional
- Study for the Diploma qualification from the National Council for Training of Journalists – for more than 70 years the benchmark of UK journalism
- Graduate with a portfolio of work for employment or further study
Modules
Law and Government for Journalists, News and Ethics, News Journalism, Sports Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Professional Practice, and Major Project. Please see our website to find out more about the modules we offer for this course.
Assessment method
Assessment is based on 80 per cent workshops and 20 per cent lectures. Please see our website for the assessment methods.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The National Council for the Training of Journalists
Entry requirements
A degree in an appropriate subject, grade 2.2 or above. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. Students whose 1st language is not English will need to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. Please see our website for the full entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Please see our website to find out more about sponsorship information.
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT