Journalism

Liverpool John Moores University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

About this course

A vocational programme taught using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist.

  • Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)

  • Practical training in research and writing as well as multi-media production

  • Teaching from journalists with many years' experience and links to local newspapers, TV companies and radio stations

  • Opportunities for industrial placements with media organisations

  • Taught in the £38 million Redmonds Building with industry-standard facilities including newsrooms, studios, editing booths

  • Opportunity to sit professional National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) exams and acquire their full diploma

  • Publish work on LJMU Journalism's Mersey Live website

    This highly vocational Master's programme provides practical training in multi-media journalism and will further your understanding of the law and how public bodies work. You will also develop skills in analysis and interpretation, initiative and research, which are useful in any career.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2493 Public relations professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Liverpool
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism