GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
MA/MSc Journalism: Digital, Broadcast, News, Features & Magazines
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
12 mo
Duration
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IELTS
€25k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- Ranked 2nd in the UK for research and 16th globally in Communication and Media Studies (QS World Rankings 2024).World-leading Research
- Gain practical experience on EastlondonLines, a live news website.Real-world Experience
- Choose from three specialist strands: Features and Magazines, Broadcast Journalism, or Digital Journalism.Specialist Pathways
- Opportunity to earn an MA (practice-led) or MSc (research-led) based on your final project focus.MA/MSc Award Options
- Access to high-profile guest speakers and industry experts.Industry Connections
- Close connections with investigative journalism organisations like Forensic Architecture and Airwars.Investigative Focus
This Master's program offers a comprehensive blend of practical skills and theoretical knowledge for a career in journalism across multiple platforms, including online, print, and broadcast. You will gain essential skills and contemporary multimedia approaches to confidently enter the professional environment. The program emphasizes global perspectives, critical thinking, and decolonial approaches to journalism. You will learn to adapt your reporting style to different mediums and platforms, including advanced techniques like data and AI investigations, coding, and interactive storytelling. Practical experience is gained through working on EastlondonLines, a live online news site run by the university, allowing you to build a professional portfolio.
Curriculum
The program combines compulsory modules focusing on core journalism principles with a range of optional modules allowing for specialization. Your studies culminate in a final major project, which determines whether you receive an MA or MSc award.
- Compulsory Modules
- Journalism in Context
- Multimedia News Reporting
- Final Project
- Optional Modules (choose 60 credits)
- Media Law, Politics & Public Affairs
- Data, AI & Forensic Journalism
- Mobile & Podcast Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Digital Methods
Entry requirements
Undergraduate DegreeA degree of at least second-class standard.
Applicants should also have evidence of some journalism or equivalent experience.
Fees
Tuition (international)£21,000 per year (full-time)
Tuition (home)£14,300 per year (full-time)
Living—
Part-time fees are £7,150 for Home students.
How to apply
1. Complete the Online ApplicationVisit the Goldsmiths 'myGoldsmiths' portal to access the online application form.
2. Submit Required DocumentsUpload all necessary supporting documents as part of your online application.
3. Application ReviewThe admissions team will review your application and supporting materials.
4. Receive OfferIf successful, you will receive an offer of admission.
5. Accept OfferFollow the instructions to accept your offer and prepare for enrollment.