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Journalism (Taught)

  • MA
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Postgraduate
City Campus
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University of the West of England, Bristol
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2026-2027
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Course summary

UWE Bristol's MA Journalism course empowers students to master the latest multimedia storytelling techniques. Benefit from the unique BBC Mentor Scheme to gain invaluable industry insights and hands-on guidance to build your journalism career of the future.

**Why study this course?
Our industry-led course provides you with the comprehensive education and training you need for modern digital and broadcast media jobs. Gain hands-on experience in our industry-standard radio, podcast and television studios, develop professional editorial, newsgathering and technical skills and judgment and build strong industry contacts and experience. You'll also be supported to advance your skills in your chosen long-form storytelling format - whether that's radio, podcasting, television or feature writing for digital or print platforms.

Why UWE Bristol?
As a creative student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. A socially and politically dynamic city, Bristol is recognised as one of the UK's most vibrant media centres, with one of the highest concentrations of creative industries outside London.

We work with a wide range of broadcasters, publishers, and creative and cultural partners, including a strong partnership with the BBC. This has led to the development of a unique mentor scheme, pairing you with a BBC journalist who'll give you invaluable insights and support throughout your course.

Where can it take me?
You'll graduate with a broad range of career options available to you regionally, nationally and internationally. Equipped with essential skills and specialist knowledge, our graduates are well-prepared for entry-level roles in the journalism industry. Most have secured positions with the BBC, ITV, The Independent, and various local and national media outlets. Additionally, our students have been nominated for, and have won, local and national awards for multimedia journalism and audio documentaries.

Modules

Journalism writing media law and ethics 1; multi-media journalism 1; investigative journalism; media law and ethics 2; multi-media journalism 2; production portfolio.

Assessment method

You will be assessed through a combination of practical work, research portfolios, exams, essays and presentations.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Broadcast Journalism Training Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus

Study options

  • MA • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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Entry requirements

We're seeking highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in our supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honours degree in the arts or media related subject, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

While some students enter the course after years of independent work, we also welcome entries from ambitious applicants directly from undergraduate courses.

International applicants

For country specific entry requirements please find your country on our country information pages: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study

Selection process

Applicants will be asked to provide a personal statement for review.

Your personal statement should communicate confidently and coherently your rationale for application: what you hope Master’s study will help you achieve in your future. You may want to include detail of the influences that have led you to application, and the attributes you think will be important for success as a postgraduate. We would like to know more about you, and your understanding of what we do.

Most personal statements we receive are around 500 words in length.

Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.

English language requirements

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 overall including at least 7.0 in the writing component and no lower than 6.5 in any other component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. To find details of acceptable tests and the required grades, please visit English Language requirements: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements English language support If you meet the academic requirements but require additional support to take your language skills to the required level, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-sessional course can progress onto their chosen degree course without retaking an IELTS or equivalent. Read more about our pre-sessional English programme: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/YQ33

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.

Sponsorship information

AHRC bursary; career development loan; private sponsor, i.e. employer.

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