MA Magazine Journalism
Nottingham Trent University
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About this courseStart your career with the MA Magazine Journalism – where creativity meets professionalism.Our vocational course combines practical training in multimedia journalism with specialist industry knowledge and academic challenge.You will learn how to write for online and print audiences, working to tight deadlines to produce stories people love to read and presenting them in eye-catching ways.Video plays a major role in magazine journalism so youll learn how to create content for ...Read more

About this course

Start your career with the MA Magazine Journalism – where creativity meets professionalism.

Our vocational course combines practical training in multimedia journalism with specialist industry knowledge and academic challenge.

You will learn how to write for online and print audiences, working to tight deadlines to produce stories people love to read and presenting them in eye-catching ways.

Video plays a major role in magazine journalism so youll learn how to create content for our online and social channels which stands out from the crowd.

Theres also an in-depth look at the commercial side of the industry, including how to launch your own publication, and the chance to work alongside magazine professionals in practical workshops and industry placements.

Whether you want to be a writer, specialist reporter, social media expert, editor-in-chief or publishing director, this course provides the key skills and knowledge to start you down that road.

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WUSCA ranking:
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16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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32nd
CUG Ranking
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45th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
20 Jan 25

The best aspects would be the amazing facility’s my course has to offer (radio studio, tv studio, equipment etc) and also the location of the campus is perfect as it’s right in..Read more

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Daphne
09 Dec 24

There is always room for improvement like what support the uni can give especially to those of us neurodiverse but overall it has amazing support in place I changed course and..Read more

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Entry requirements

You will need a good honours degree (minimum 2.1) and enthusiasm for, or experience of journalism. Applicants with a 2.2 and substantial experience will be considered. Applications from candidates with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis if they can demonstrate relevant professional experience.

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£9,900 per year

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£17,850 per year

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

£17,850 per year

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Accommodation - Approximate Average £550 - £1173 Monthly

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SR
Student Reviewer
20 Jan 25
Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)
The best aspects would be the amazing facility’s my course has to offer (radio studio, tv studio, equipment etc) and also the location of the campus is perfect as it’s right in...
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Daphne
09 Dec 24
Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons)
There is always room for improvement like what support the uni can give especially to those of us neurodiverse but overall it has amazing support in place I changed course and...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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