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Journalism (Multiplatform News) (Taught)
- 2 Study options
- Postgraduate
- Harrow
- Awarded by:
- University of Westminster
Course summary
Do you believe journalism should challenge power, not just report it? Journalism (Multiplatform News) MA at Westminster is a practice-led postgraduate degree rooted in public-interest journalism. Designed for the realities of contemporary, global newsrooms, the course prepares journalists to report accurately, ethically and fearlessly, and to publish their work across broadcast, digital, mobile and social platforms.
Based in London and drawing on Westminster’s long-standing reputation for socially engaged journalism, the course combines professional newsroom training with critical insight into media power and ethical responsibility. You’ll learn how to find, verify and report stories that matter, from breaking news to in-depth investigations.
A defining feature of the course is a programme of live newsdays, where students work in professional newsroom conditions to produce content for television, radio and online platforms. Using our industry-standard broadcast studios and digital facilities, you’ll experience the pace, collaboration and editorial decision-making that define real-world journalism, including pressing deadlines, legal constraints and ethical judgement calls.
Alongside hands-on production, the course develops your critical understanding of journalism’s role in society. You’ll explore the impact of misinformation and AI, media freedom, and the global inequalities that shape news agendas.
The Journalism (Multiplatform News) MA attracts a diverse, international cohort, reflecting the global nature of modern journalism. Inclusive reporting is central to the course ethos: you’ll be challenged to report responsibly and representatively, recognising how ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, class and culture shape both stories and audiences.
Modules
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1). Applicants who don’t meet the minimum criteria but have relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to include a link to one sample of their own published work in their personal statement. This could be a sample of writing (in English), video or audio output (e.g. a blog post, a published news article, YouTube video or similar).
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in speaking and writing and no element below 5.5.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International | TBC |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 2
Please visit our website to read about funding options: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/funding/postgraduate-student-funding If you are an international applicant, please visit this page to see scholarships available: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/funding/international-student-funding.
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