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Journalism (Distance Learning) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Taught)
- MA
- 2 Years
- Part-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Postgraduate
- Distance learning
Course summary
Overview
Gain a Master's in Journalism while you earn a salary on this distance learning Senior Journalist Master’s Degree Apprenticeship – developed with the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) and employers including the BBC, Guardian News and Media, Haymarket Media Group, Reach Plc and Sky News.
Course highlights
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Learn advanced journalism skills as you build on your degree, journalism diploma or journalism apprenticeship
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Develop the abilities you need to be a senior leader in a newsroom or communications team
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Master the technical skills you need to deliver reports using different types of media including video
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Get bespoke support from a workplace mentor and your course tutor
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Use the latest professional software including Photoshop, Indesign and Premier Pro
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Spend at least 20% of your time studying towards your Master's, even out of term time
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Get tuition fees paid by the Government or your employer pay your tuition fees
Modules
Course Modules
The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.
We design modules that have:
• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year
• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams
• Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering
For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit the link to the course page.
Entry requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices, liaising with the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries. Applicants might be expected to have either: gained a regulated Diploma in Journalism qualification; achieved a degree (any subject); or completed the Junior Journalist Apprenticeship. Individual employers will identify any relevant entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, training, work experience or other criteria. Some employers will seek candidates who have previously worked as a journalist.
All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.
All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.
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
Postgraduate fees for 2027 entry will be available shortly.
For further fee information please see the corresponding University of Portsmouth course page or visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding
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