Course summary

Course overview: Gain the practical knowledge and industry insight you need to launch a successful career in broadcasting. The MA Broadcast Journalism will equip you with cutting-edge skills in radio, television, digital and social news production, including newsroom innovation and social video for platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. You will be prepared to thrive in fast-paced multi-platform newsrooms. You will develop the ability to research, write, record, film, edit, and report across various platforms, fostering creativity, ethical and legal awareness, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving media landscape. The MA Broadcast Journalism is a flagship long-running professional-practice master’s, recognised nationally and internationally for producing outstanding graduates, and is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC). You will also benefit from an exceptional alumni network of more than 6,000 people working across the industry. Graduates of the MA Broadcast Journalism programme have gone on to secure positions as reporters, producers, and editors in leading radio and television networks. Others have pursued roles in digital media, documentary filmmaking, and communications. If you have a strong passion for television, radio, podcasting, social and digital news, this is the place for you. Who is this for? Whether you are looking to launch your career or build on existing practice, the MA Broadcast Journalism supports both entry-level professionals and those seeking to deepen their industry expertise. It attracts a diverse and collaborative cohort of creative and innovative thinkers, who demonstrate motivation and self-discipline and exhibit integrity in their journalistic pursuits.