Overview

Learn advanced journalism skills as you build on your degree, journalism diploma or journalism apprenticeship.

Career development

Because this Senior Journalist Master's Degree Apprenticeship (Journalism) offered at University of Portsmouth has been developed with the NCTJ and major employers, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful journalism or communications career.

When you complete your apprenticeship, you'll have the experience and qualifications to go on to more senior positions such as:

chief reporter
specialist journalists
news editor
press officer
communications manager

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Media Law and Regulation

News Reporting

Investigative Journalism

Writing and Producing News for A Digital Audience

Professional Practice

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible before the start of your chosen course.

Language

English

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91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism View 7 other Masters in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices, liaising with the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
Applicants might be expected to have either: gained a regulated Diploma in Journalism qualification; achieved a degree (any subject); or completed the Junior Journalist Apprenticeship
Individual employers will identify any relevant entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, training, work experience or other criteria. Some employers will seek candidates who have previously worked as a journalist
All applicants must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (these include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass
All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form
All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

The payment of the course fee is shared between the Government and employers, so there's no cost to you as the degree apprentice.

Funding

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