International Journalism MA

Brunel University London Journalism

Full time September MA Full time: 1 year | Part time: 2 years

FindAMasters summary

Are you passionate about reporting on global news? The MA in International Journalism at Brunel University is the perfect programme to kickstart your career in journalism. In just one year, you'll develop the professional skills needed to work across various platforms, including video, audio, online, and print journalism. With a focus on global audiences, this course equips you with digital, multi-platform journalism skills, while also exploring the evolving landscape of news media. The programme offers a blend of practical and theoretical modules, taught by experienced academics and industry professionals. Entry requirements include a 2:2 UK Honours degree or equivalent, along with evidence of your commitment to journalism. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art media suite.

About the course

Ask Brunel

Do you want to report on news from the most interesting and important parts of the world? Are you committed to a career in journalism but need the professional skills? If so, this postgraduate course provides excellent preparation for working across all platforms.

From the moment you start Brunel’s International Journalism degree, you will learn to deliver high-quality video, audio, online, and print journalism geared towards global audiences. You will also learn some of the tools and techniques that fact-checkers and open-source investigators use to check claims and verify or debunk images, increasingly essential skills in an age when misinformation and disinformation proliferate.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification and evidence of commitment to journalism as a career such as student journalism or work experience. Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Fees

2024/25
UK £12,650
International £21,260

Where will I study?

Brunel University London

Brunel University London, founded in 1966, is a leading technology university renowned for its education and research, as well as its spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. It is ranked 1st in the UK and 4th in the world for International Outlook by the times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. Research forms the foundation of its teaching. Brunel is rated 74th globally for research impact (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2023) and its research helps the United Nations work towards its Sustainable Development Goals. The results of <a href="https://www.brunel.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/articles/REF-2021-results?utm_source=fam&utm_medium=profile&utm_campaign=ec2024-pg-annual" target="_blank">REF 2021</a> confirm Brunel’s position as a top 40 UK research-intensive university. Over 100 postgraduate taught courses are on offer with a choice of full-time, part-time, distance and online study, spanning subjects in Business, Arts, Social Sciences, Health and Life Sciences, Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/a3f5dr9r">Register your interest with Brunel University London - Enquiry Form</a>