
Overview
Our emphasis is on ‘learning by doing’. Working in our newsrooms, you’ll use industry-standard equipment and workflows, learning how to produce and present stories, reports, interviews and packages for digital, television and radio platforms.
During the Broadcast Journalism course from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) , you’ll experience live location reporting, voice and presentation training, filming and editing while getting to grips with the digital and social media skills the industry demands. Work placements are a core element of the programme and we’ll also equip you with a thorough, rigorous understanding of media law, public administration and ethics.
Future careers
As it focuses on developing a wide range of desirable skills and practices, MA Multimedia Journalism enables you to successfully compete within a broad range of jobs and opportunities.
Our former students enjoy successful careers as journalists within the mainstream media as well as related opportunities within marketing, PR, Communications and many other related careers.
The Multimedia Journalism course from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has a reputation for producing employable and talented broadcast/multimedia journalists – with graduates working across BBC radio and television, ITV Granada, Sky News and Sport and of course throughout commercial radio stations across the country.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Broadcast Journalism Production
- Reporting News
- Media Law and Regulation
- Reporting Politics
- Professional Placement
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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UK students can apply all year round.
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Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 147 other Masters in Journalism in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Degree: Applicants require 2:1 or 1:1 or an equivalent overseas qualification in related subject such as English or Politics or a foreign language
- Applicants will need a very good standard of written English and in normal circumstances, a good speaking voice
- Applications with non-standard qualifications or relevant work experience and to show knowledge or enthusiasm and commitment which may be demonstrated by a record of relevant work experience
- Candidates are required to submit a formal UCLan application form as well as a supplementary exercise
- The focus of the course is the UK broadcast industry, and includes UK law and public administration
- IELTS: Score of 7.5 or equivalent in all four elements of reading or writing or speaking and listening
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7800 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Preston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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