Journalism PgDip/MA
Kingston University
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MA - Master of Arts

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Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) for over a decade, this Journalism PgDip/MA course will equip you for a career in journalism by offering the industrys most sought-after qualification alongside your PgDip or masters degree. It combines professional training and academic study with the skills you will need to succeed in this intensely competitive industry.As well as being the only London university to offer an NCTJ diploma alongside a news journalism MA, ...Read more

Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) for over a decade, this Journalism PgDip/MA course will equip you for a career in journalism by offering the industry's most sought-after qualification alongside your PgDip or masters degree. It combines professional training and academic study with the skills you will need to succeed in this intensely competitive industry.As well as being the only London university to offer an NCTJ diploma alongside a news journalism MA, Kingston University was ranked No.3 in London for Journalism and Publishing in the Guardian University Guide 2022.In the last reaccreditation report from the NCTJ, it was noted that ""this course... plays a valuable role in producing industry-ready early career journalists"".

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WUSCA ranking:
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95/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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31st
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
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Kamila
22 Oct 24

The facilities of the University at Penhryn Road have improved after the renovations however they’ve made the university campus look a bit weird. Not sure about the looks of it...Read more

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22 Oct 24

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Modules

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Entry requirements

Students need to have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in an essay-writing subject, demonstrating high standards of literacy; and/or evidence of substantial and demonstrable professional commitment to journalism.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£11,900 per year

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Students from Domestic

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PGDip full time £5,090; ELQ (Equivalent Level Qualification) fee 2023/24: PGDip full time £6,806

£19,900 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

PGDip full time fee £16,200.

£19,900 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

PGDip full time fee £16,200.

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Kamila
22 Oct 24
Journalism BA (Hons)
The facilities of the University at Penhryn Road have improved after the renovations however they’ve made the university campus look a bit weird. Not sure about the looks of it....
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Kingston University
Kingston University , Kingston upon Thames

Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being...

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Kingston University
Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2EE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Richmond  2.6 miles away Nearest train station: Surbiton  0.4 miles away
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