Course summary
Our MA Journalism will equip you with professional skills in journalism. You'll cover topics from news and non-fiction to brands and content. You will develop skills in digital and multi-platform journalism. And you'll study the changing models of journalism including:
- branded content
- not-for-profit journalism
- big data scraping
- social media crowdsourcing.
Modules
Compulsory modules: The Practice of Journalism (20 credits) Journalism and Technology (20 credits) Media Law and Ethics (20 credits) Media, Power and Public Affairs (20 credits) Optional modules: Digital and Data Journalism (20 credits) Lifestyle Journalism (20 credits) Brand Publishing (20 credits) Craft of Storytelling (20 credits) Multimedia Journalism (20 credits) Optional modules: Optional placement Dissertation or Major Project
Assessment method
The assessment strategy is designed to take a holistic view of the programme, and to ensure that assessment methods are varied and challenging. The following are possible types of assessment: Essays on academic or research topics Business reports and case studies Project work across areas such as news stories, live reporting, and long-form reporting Presentations in role Pitches of new ideas and concepts Podcasting and video reports Role plays using professional scenarios Teamworking assignments. The aim is to support students in the creation of an effective portfolio of content, across media formats, to facilitate their career progression. Formative assessments are included in each module to ensure that you receive regular, clear guidance on your work and advice before you reach a summative assessment point.
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English then we will require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Entrants to the programme should possess the following minimum qualifications: a second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject; or an appropriate professional background and experience in the media. This should be evidenced by an appropriate CV which outlines your professional experience to date from either working directly in journalism and media or a related function. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to work in the media industries. This attribute is usually evidenced through the application and personal statement. But also through work experience or voluntary work in the media or fulfilling a journalism-related function in a non-media organisation, or at interview. Two references, these may be, for example, two academic references, or one academic reference and one from an employer. All applicants who meet the entry criteria are interviewed as an entry requirement. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9750 | Year 1 |
| England | £9750 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9750 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9750 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9750 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17150 | Year 1 |
| International | £17150 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
The full-time fees quoted are for the taught Year 1. Fees will be charged for the placement year in Year 2 and are available on request.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP