Overview

This Journalism and Media Communications course from University of Hertfordshire will enable you to:

Develop expertise in contemporary journalism, corporate communications, PR, and digital media practices.
Build confidence through a combination of traditional lectures, workshops, and hands-on media production projects.
Strengthen your analytical skills by engaging with real-world case studies, identifying trends, and developing strategic communication solutions.
Enhance your digital proficiency by exploring audience engagement, SEO strategies, and content creation for diverse media platforms.
Gain industry insights from our experienced academic staff, guest speakers, and networking events with media professionals.

Learning Experience

This programme offers a blended learning approach with a combination of traditional seminars, hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions. You’ll participate in group projects, impromptu pitches, and simulated activities that develop essential industry skills such as teamwork, decision-making, and strategic problem-solving.

Seminars are recorded for on-demand access, allowing you to revisit key concepts at your convenience. You will also have a dedicated personal tutor to provide guidance throughout your academic journey.

This MA is your gateway to a successful career in journalism, media, and communications, equipping you with the expertise, industry connections, and practical experience needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving media landscape.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Communications & PR
Data Analytics in Media
Research Methods 1: Critical and Theoretical Debates
Sports Journalism
Media Production
Mobile Journalism

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-23 00:00:00

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You can apply up until the course starts. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If course is full we close the intake for that semester

Language

English

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 107 other Masters in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require at least 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject. Graduates with an honours degree in any discipline who have otherwise demonstrated potential to succeed at postgraduate level journalism and media communications will also be considered. You'll also need to provide a personal statement and work or academic reference.
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other bands.

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Tuition Fees

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17950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11310 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time

National: £945 per 15 credits

International and EU: £1495 per 15 credits

Living costs

Hatfield

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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