Course Overview - Journalism and Media Studies MA
On this course you develop essential journalistic skills in a multimedia context. You explore key theoretical issues and debates about journalism and news production in relation to contemporary media, culture and society.
We focus on fast-changing developments in journalism and media studies. This MA combines both theory and practice. You will:
- learn to research and write for print and digital media, as well as subediting and print news design
- contextualise journalistic practice within a theoretical framework of journalism and media studies
- understand transitional process...
On this course you develop essential journalistic skills in a multimedia context. You explore key theoretical issues and debates about journalism and news production in relation to contemporary media, culture and society.<br/><br/>We focus on fast-changing developments in journalism and media studies. This MA combines both theory and practice. You will:<br/>- learn to research and write for print and digital media, as well as subediting and print news design<br/><br/><br/>- contextualise journalistic practice within a theoretical framework of journalism and media studies<br/><br/><br/>- understand transitional processes in the news landscape at local, regional and global level<br/><br/><br/>- understand current theories and debates surrounding the media and society.<br/><br/><br/>We offer excellent technical facilities. These include a dedicated newsroom, the latest software, video and radio studios, and a suite of digital media laboratories.<br/><br/>**Core modules**<br/>Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.<br/><br/>Digital Journalism<br/>Media Theory and Research<br/>Media, Law and Ethics<br/>Digital Features<br/>Global News Industries B<br/><br/>**Options**<br/>Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests.<br/><br/>**Entry requirements** <br/>You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.