Overview

Today’s journalism and communication sector offers a variety of career opportunities, including those funded by new revenue streams and news gathering models. Traditional newspapers, magazines, TV channels and radio stations have been joined by digital-only platforms, podcasts and a growing number of journalists working as freelancers and launching their own start-ups (Source: Journalism, 2024).

Our MSc Journalism and Communication will make sure you have the practical skills to stay relevant and keep adapting to the pace of change. We focus on investigative journalism and research and how this is applied across various cultural, political and regulatory environments – both by traditional journalists and other communication practitioners. You will learn how to navigate the practical challenges of writing, producing and publishing journalism and other forms of research-based communication across multiple platforms.

You’ll learn about:

basic news gathering and newswriting

podcasting

video production and documentary-making

photography

data analysis and data-driven storytelling

interview techniques

freedom of information rights and processes

fact-checking and verification
legal and ethical issues affecting journalists and other communication professionals

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Advanced Social Media Analytics
Telling True Stories
Transitional Justice, Legacies of War, and Human Rights Atrocities
Digital Video Production
Media Regulation and Policy

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00

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

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

21800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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