Multimedia Journalism
Bournemouth UniversityPostgraduate MA Full-time 16 Months Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism
About this course
Step into the dynamic world of journalism with our industry-accredited MA. Acquire multimedia skills by the stunning Jurassic Coast. In our innovative newsrooms, harness the power of AI to tell meaningful stories. Be future-ready.Immerse yourself in live journalism: Picture yourself in a bustling newsroom, producing compelling audio, video, online and social media content with AI-powered tools and the latest in technology. This is your chance. On our immersive 'Newsdays', collaborate with peers to experience the fast-paced world of journalism. Build a global network: For a journalist, your network is everything. Work on local, national, and international stories, cultivating valuable connections with guidance from seasoned professionals. Collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, building relationships that reflect the cross-border nature of journalism. Explore your passion, build specialisations: What excites you most? Audio, video, text? Multimedia integration? Or you might want to hone your craft in sports, entertainment, environment, conflict? There’s room to specialise. Publish on the Breaker and Breaker on Shorthand. Graduate with a rich portfolio of bylines and credits. Kickstart your career with work placement: Benefit from our dedicated support team and complete a three-week (or more) placement in a reputable news outlet. Pursue opportunities in the UK, or go global. Recent students have interned with the BBC, ITV, and Women’s Health. International placements include assignments in Ukraine, South Africa, and environmental journalism on mass whaling in the North Atlantic. Thrive on the Jurassic Coast: Starting a demanding master's in a new place is a big decision. We understand that. Our 'mentored immersion' process ensures you receive sustained guidance from an academic advisor and industry experts. Need inspiration? Find it in the stunning landscapes of the Jurassic coastline around you!
Why study MA Multimedia Journalism at BU?
Course accreditation This course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), the UK’s largest industry-backed higher education training body for multiplatform, broadcast and mobile journalism, this course will provide you with the necessary skills to undertake a successful career in this fast-paced industry.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 16 Months
Qualification: MA
Location: Poole
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: Poole
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2141 Web design professionals
3412 Authors, writers and translators
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 16 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism