Overview

The Journalism programme at Birkbeck, University of London equips you with skills relevant to a wide range of professional contexts, and accordingly covers diverse aspects such as web journalism and other online media production, public relations, professional communications, and other skills relevant to the creative industries. You are strongly encouraged to develop your own areas of interest as well as to identify emerging areas of demand in the industry.

Careers and Employability

Graduates can pursue careers in journalism, the media, or public relations. Possible professions include broadcast/newspaper journalist, press sub-editor, or publishing copy-editor/proofreader. Graduates will be well equipped to enter a range of work environments, from newspapers and online journalism to magazines and trade publications. This degree may also be useful in becoming a public relations officer, market researcher, or writer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Sub-Editing, Layout and Design

Fast-track Practical Journalism Skills

Journalistic Skills in PR and Professional Communications

Theoretical Perspectives on Media

User Experience Design

Web-based Journalism and Online Media Production

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-25 00:00:00

More details

We recommend that you apply as early as possible. We try to give equal consideration to all applications.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 370 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in any related subject; other qualifications will be considered. Applications are encouraged from those with prior journalistic experience.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

Your personal details

Your qualifications

Your work experience

Your personal statement

Referees

Statistical information

English proficiency

The application form

Tuition Fee

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International

18030 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18030 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9810 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9810 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time home students: £4905 pa
Part-time international students: £9015 pa

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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