Journalism

Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

About this course

Embark on an exciting journey with the MA Journalism course. This immersive course offers a perfect blend of hands-on training and academic depth, ensuring you're well-prepared for a thriving career in journalism.

Led by seasoned media professionals, our curriculum covers the entire spectrum of modern journalism, from newsgathering to video editing and harnessing the power of social media. You'll also delve into crucial subjects like media law and politics while having the freedom to personalize your learning journey.

One standout feature of the course is its strong emphasis on social justice journalism, where you'll tackle pressing issues on a public-facing platform, making a real impact locally and globally.

Through real-world placements, Newsdays, and collaborative editorial work, you'll gain invaluable industry experience, allowing you to follow in the footsteps of our successful journalism graduates.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Nottingham

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Nottingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
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
Nottingham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism