Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- Kingston is the only university in London to offer the NCTJ diploma alongside an MA news journalism degree. The diploma, highly regarded by employers, is a passport to a wide range of journalism jobs.
- 93% of our Class of 2021 are in journalism and related careers, at employers including Sky News, the Daily Express and LBC.
- This is a very hands-on course with field trips to places, including the BBC and the Houses of Parliament to help prepare you to work as a journalist.
- Journalism in Context: Law, Ethics and the Industry
- Broadcast Journalism
- Feature Writing
Modules
Example modules: Journalism in Context: Law, Ethics and the Industry; Broadcast Journalism; Feature Writing. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
The PgDip/MA is assessed through coursework, which includes essays, portfolios of journalism, presentations, and, for MA students, a dissertation or work-based research project. Your contribution to the student-run Kingston Courier website will also be evaluated. The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: Type of assessment - Coursework: 100 hours The NCTJ diploma is assessed through exams, and some portfolio work.
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
We normally expect candidates to have: a 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in an essay-writing subject, demonstrating high standards of literacy; and/or evidence of substantial and demonstrable professional commitment to journalism.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £17700 | Year 1 |
| England | £10900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10900 | Year 1 |
| International | £17700 | Year 1 |
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
Please visit the course provider webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ