Senior Journalist Master's Degree Apprenticeship (Journalism)

University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate MA Distance learning (part-time) 2 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

About this course

Overview Gain a Master's in Journalism while you earn a salary on this distance learning Senior Journalist Master’s Degree Apprenticeship – developed with the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) and employers including the BBC, Guardian News and Media, Haymarket Media Group, Reach Plc and Sky News.

Course highlights

  • Learn advanced journalism skills as you build on your degree, journalism diploma or journalism apprenticeship

  • Develop the abilities you need to be a senior leader in a newsroom or communications team

  • Master the technical skills you need to deliver reports using different types of media including video

  • Get bespoke support from a workplace mentor and your course tutor

  • Use the latest professional software including Photoshop, Indesign and Premier Pro

  • Spend at least 20% of your time studying towards your Master's, even out of term time

  • Get tuition fees paid by the Government or your employer pay your tuition fees

    • 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

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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