Course summary

Our MA in Broadcast Journalism is a challenging, practical programme, designed to prepare you for a career in broadcast news in the UK. Prepare for an exciting career in TV, radio, digital, and social media journalism with Cardiff University’s MA Broadcast Journalism. This intensive, year-long course delivers hands-on training to prepare you to become a multi skilled industry-ready journalist. Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), this course is designed to reflect the demands of a real newsroom. You’ll learn in our industry-standard TV radio and digital studios, developing skills in researching, producing, and delivering news across multiple platforms. We expect you to have curiosity, a passion for news, and a commitment to storytelling. We're not looking for ready-made journalists, but If you regularly watch, read, and listen to the news and have gained some experience - whether through placements, student media, or freelance work – that’s a good start. You’ll gain:

• expertise in TV, radio, and digital journalism, preparing you for a multi-platform career.

• hands-on experience in news production, live reporting, and storytelling in multiple formats.

• skills in social media strategy, mobile journalism, video and audio editing.

• a three-week industry placement with major broadcasters. Previous examples include the BBC, ITV, Sky and LBC.

• the confidence to work independently, adapt to fast-changing technology, and engage audiences across platforms.