Overview

This is a flexible Master’s degree in Journalism from University of Derby which allows you to pick modules to focus on your interests and aspirations. You are introduced to the role of journalism in democracies and the impact journalism and news media has on peoples lives and societies. Your research, critical thinking and research skills will be developed culminating in a thesis or practice based project.

You will be a curious individual who question the world we live in and want to interrogate why society operates as it does
You will be taught in our purpose build journalism facilities which include radio studios, a television studio, video editing suites, Mac suites and a newsroom featuring the latest software

We’ll make sure you have an exceptional student experience, with more contact hours than most universities and staff that go the extra mile to support you

We offer three undergraduate journalism courses.

A blend of new and traditional skills

There has never been a more exciting or challenging time to study journalism.

You are encouraged to critically view news and current affairs nationally and internationally. This will develop your skills in analysing and synthesising information and presenting your own arguments.

There are optional modules in:

Data Journalism and Data Science, which will help you understand data analysis and how it is applied by journalists
Investigating Journalism and Politics enables you to examine the relationship between journalism and politics and critically explore notions of power and influence in the reporting of politics, nationally and internationally
Audience Studies offers a critical introduction to the ways in which the media engages with audiences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Audience Studies
Freelance Journalism
Journalism Skills
Investigating Journalism and Politics
Data Journalism and Data Science
Work experience in Journalism

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom
Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

You will need a 2:1 undergraduate degree
or relevant experience.
If English is not your first language you will need to have passed the International English Language Teaching System (IELTS) at the overall level IELTS 6.5, including a minimum score of 5.5 in each test category

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Tuition Fees

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16900 GBP / year

≈ 16900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9720 GBP / year

≈ 9720 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK - Part-time £1,080 per 20 credits

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

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

Funding

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