Overview

This International Journalism MSc course from University of Stirling introduces students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds to the theory and practice of journalism in a global context. The course is internationally-focused and deals with the practice of journalism across different media, cultural and regulatory environments.

The course is provided by our Division of Communications, Media and Culture, which has a strong international profile, and builds on our existing strengths in teaching and research. In journalism alone, the Division has staff from South Africa, Venezuela, Pakistan, China and Ireland, as well as the UK.

Career opportunities:

The journalism sector is continually changing and journalists have to learn a number of new skills to remain relevant. The demand for people with new skills in IT and Digital Media, PR, Entrepreneurship and Freelancing, and Communications is growing.

The MSc International Journalism will prepare you for this rapidly transforming sector, and will also give you transferable skills for a range of other careers in the fields of entertainment, environment, human rights and migration.

Professions that students could go into include:

Broadcast Journalist
Editorial Assistant
Magazine Features Editor
Magazine Journalist
Newspaper Journalist
Political Risk Analyst
Press Sub-editor
Publishing Copy-editor
Proof Reader
Web Content Manager
Writer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism Practice

International Journalism

Digital Video Production

Advanced Social Media Marketing

Transitional Justice and Human Rights

Investigative Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Journalism View 368 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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78

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply.
Journalists come from a wide range of backgrounds and the profession is keen to encourage applicants from the arts, humanities, business, sciences and the social sciences. We welcome applications from the broadest range of disciplines.

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Tuition Fee

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International

20600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20600 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

9100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9100 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

£9100: Students from the Republic of Ireland

Living costs for Stirling

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Journalism.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Stirling

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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