Overview

At the Robert Gordon University studying the MSc Journalism Degree covers everything from the study of news, reporting styles, interview techniques and media law to more technical aspects of producing newspapers, news websites and online magazines, and radio and TV news bulletins.

You will develop an impressive portfolio of transferable skills, ranging from the ability to write lively, succinct copy to tight deadlines, to the confidence to pitch story ideas, design your own web pages and record, edit and produce your own broadcast and online news items.

Job Prospects

The expanding global communications industry provides excellent career opportunities for those who are equipped with a broad range of technological, creative and transferable communication skills.

This course provides you with both the academic and professional knowledge and skills required to work successfully in the journalism profession or a wide range of alternative media-based roles. We will prepare you to become an accomplished journalist who can make sense of fast-moving situations and research and report stories accurately, ethically and impartially.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Industries

Media Law

News Writing

Digital Journalism In Practice

Broadcast Journalism

Professional Industry Experience

Methods, Metrics And Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism View 122 other Masters in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject area.

Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Applicants who successfully achieve the RGU Pre-Masters Graduate Certificate Creative and Cultural Business are also eligible to apply or this Masters.

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

16180 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16180 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7080 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7080 GBP per year during 12 months.

Rest of UK and EU: £7080/ year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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