Overview

The Masters in Magazine Journalism, currently accredited by both the Professional Publishers Association (PPA) and the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), is designed to prepare you for a dynamic and developing medium.

Our postgraduate course provides practical training in the specific skills needed by working journalists, particularly in the magazine industry.

Throughout the Magazine Journalism course from University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) students will be learning and developing skills in digital journalism, sub-editing and design and more advanced writing styles for features and specialised reporting. You will also learn how the magazine industry works, the readers they serve and the business of freelancing as well as the practical journalism skill of shorthand.

UCLan is recognised as one of the leading centres in Britain for the training of journalists. The Master’s degree in Magazine Journalism has an enviable reputation for the quality of its students and their success in obtaining employment in the industry. You will be taught by staff who are professional journalists with backgrounds at all levels, on both national and regional magazines and newspapers and in other media.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists, who offer bursaries for applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Programme Structure

Compulsory Modules

Creating Content
Newsroom Practice
Digital Journalism
Law for Journalists
Public Affairs: Central and Local Government

Plus 60 modules from the following:

Extended Journalism Project OR
Standard Journalism Project

Optional Modules

Specialist Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper Second or First classification for your honours degree from a British higher education institution, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Mature students with non-standard qualifications may also apply if they have substantial professional or other relevant experience. It is also important to show initiative and a knowledge of the magazine and newspaper industries. Previous work experience is obviously desirable. Minority ethnic groups and disabled people are under-represented in journalism so applications from members of these groups are particularly welcome.Overseas students for whom English is a second language need an IELTS score of 8.0.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12450 GBP / year

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6000 GBP / year

≈ 6000 GBP / year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 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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