Course summary
A vocational programme taught using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist.
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
- Practical training in research and writing as well as multi-media production
- Teaching from journalists with many years' experience and links to local newspapers, TV companies and radio stations
- Opportunities for industrial placements with media organisations
- Taught in the £38 million Redmonds Building with industry-standard facilities including newsrooms, studios, editing booths
- Opportunity to sit professional National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) exams and acquire their full diploma
- Publish work on LJMU Journalism's Mersey Live website
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment will be mostly portfolio-based, with some exams in law, shorthand, media regulation and court reporting. Your Major Project/Dissertation will be 15,000 words or equivalent.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree: -a minimum 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. English Language, English Literature, Politics, History, Law, Sociology) is preferable, although degrees in non-relevant subjects will also be considered Additional requirements: -Interview required: All short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview (via Skype/telephone/Zoom if not possible in person and for international students) International requirements: -International students should have recognised qualifications equivalent to a British Bachelors degree preferably in a relevant subject (e.g. Journalism, Media Studies, English Language, English Literature, Politics, History, Law, Sociology) with a pass of at least 2:2 plus an IELTS score of 7.5 (minimum 7 in each component) or an equivalent English language test accepted by UKVI Extra Requirements: -non-standard applications from those without a degree will also be considered
English language requirements
A minimum 7.5 overall IELTS score is required for such applicants due to the rigorous demands of the programme. Alternative arrangements will be made for international applicants who cannot attend interview/activity days - e.g. Skype interviews
Please visit the part-time course page below for more information about this programme.
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/36102-journalism-ma
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £53 | Credit |
| Northern Ireland | £53 | Credit |
| Scotland | £53 | Credit |
| Wales | £53 | Credit |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ