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  MA - International Multimedia Journalism


University of Kent    Centre for Journalism

Full time September MA Full-time: 1 year
Communication & Media Studies (7)

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Are you passionate about journalism and aspire to work in the news industry? The MA in International Multimedia Journalism at the University of Kent could be the perfect programme for you. This one-year full-time course is designed for graduates from universities outside the UK who want to develop professional vocational skills in journalism. You'll learn to report for newspapers, news websites, radio, and television channels in state-of-the-art newsrooms. The programme offers a range of optional modules, including Reporting Conflict and Political Reporting, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests. Don't miss this unique opportunity to study at the only UK university co-located with a professional TV station, KMTV.

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Postgraduate programmes in journalism at Kent offer you the opportunity to research and learn in an environment that combines excellence in the practice of convergent, multimedia journalism with intellectual leadership in the history, ethics and future of the news industry.

The MA International Multimedia Journalism teaches professional vocational skills to graduates of universities outside the UK who aspire to a career in the news industry in their home country. This course differs from our other taught MA programme in that it is not accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), as the standard NCTJ diploma focuses on UK media law and the British system of government.

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Entry Requirements

A second class honours degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in a relevant academic subject and demonstrable interest in and aptitude for journalism. Suitably qualified applicants will be invited for interview. In certain circumstances, the Centre will consider candidates who have not followed a conventional education path. These cases are assessed individually by the Head of Centre and/or the Director of Learning and Teaching and the Director of Research.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.




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Student Profile

Ben Kennedy

Did your course live up to your expectations?
"Yes. An intense year of complete immersion in the world of journalist which put me in a position to apply for journalism jobs before I’d even graduated."

What are you doing now?
"After a year’s work as a reporter for the Gravesend and Dartford Messenger, I’m now a video journalist for KMTV - the online video department of the Kent Messenger in partnership with the University of Kent."

Can you describe a typical day?
"There isn’t one! I’m usually chasing the biggest stories in Kent providing video to go along with the online story on KentOnline. This could be anything to a major incident involving emergency services, to meeting the world’s smallest sheep (which lives in Dartford!). Most days I’m out of the office driving across the county to capture stories on film, presenting the stories to camera as well as shooting them myself and editing them. Every evening we have a daily bulletin, for which I’m usually either the presenter or director. It’s great because I’m given the chance to do a lot of things you just couldn’t do at bigger broadcasters without years of experience. It’s great fun."

How did Kent help you into a career?
"Firstly by showing me the basics in how to write and find stories, and giving the advice and resources necessary to pass the NCTJ Diploma - a must for anyone wanting to get their first job in journalism. But also by providing work experience opportunities. Towards the end of my course the whole year was given a placement at the Kent Messenger - which I think was influential in me getting my first job at the Gravesend office. All the lecturers were always available for advice about careers and work experience, which I found infinitely helpful."

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