Course summary
MA Journalism: Audio and Podcasting offers high-quality training across practical radio and audio making and multi-platform production, supported by our invaluable BBC Mentor Scheme. The course empowers a new generation of creative makers with industry insight, business acumen, and hands-on skills. Why study this course? Today's fast-moving digital age has opened up enticing opportunities for journalists wanting to work in audio and radio. Producers are needed to create high-quality programmes for podcasts, radio and audio documentaries. So graduates specialising in this field are in demand, offering a compelling set of skills and a highly versatile portfolio career. A fundamental aim of MA Journalism: Audio and Podcasting is to enable you to develop a keen nose for strong, relevant ideas. You'll develop the practical ability to turn content into intelligent, surprising and entertaining stories that will draw audiences and inspire them to engage with the world. Why UWE Bristol? As a creative student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. A socially and politically dynamic city, Bristol is recognised as one of the UK's most vibrant media centres, with one of the highest concentrations of creative industries outside London. Working with award-winning audio producers, you'll learn to develop your own radio documentaries and podcasts. You'll also build experience of audio collection techniques, sound and recording, working in a studio and using digital editing software. Benefit from our invaluable BBC Mentor Scheme, which pairs you with an experienced BBC journalist. They'll offer you real-world insights, handson guidance, and industry support throughout your course, helping you build your journalism career of the future. Where can it take me? You'll graduate with a broad range of career opportunities across regional, national and international media. With strong core skills and specialist expertise, our graduates go on to secure roles in production companies, postproduction facilities, and freelance or staff positions in audio journalism. Career paths include broadcast assistant, junior researcher, production assistant and studio manager. Many of our students have also been nominated for, and have won, prestigious local and national awards for multimedia journalism and audio documentaries.
Entry requirements
We're seeking highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in our supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honours degree in the arts or media related subject, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply. While some students enter the course after years of independent work, we also welcome entries from ambitious applicants directly from undergraduate courses. International applicants If you're applying to UWE Bristol from another country or region, visit the international study pages for tailored application information. Selection process Applicants will be asked to provide a personal statement for review. Your personal statement should communicate confidently and coherently your rationale for application: what you hope Master's study will help you achieve in your future. You may want to include detail of the influences that have led you to application, and the attributes you think will be important for success as a postgraduate. We would like to know more about you, and your understanding of what we do. Most personal statements we receive are around 500 words in length. Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we've any further questions about your portfolio.
English language requirements
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 overall including at least 7.0 in the writing component and no lower than 6.5 in any other component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. To find details of acceptable tests and the required grades, please visit English language requirements section: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements English language support If you meet the academic requirements but require additional support to take your language skills to the required level, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-sessional course can progress onto their chosen degree course without retaking an IELTS or equivalent. Read more about our pre-sessional English programme: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/YQ33
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Provider information
Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY