Programme summary for MA Journalism and Society
About the programme
This programme offers journalists a place to think about their profession and its social role. Subjects covered range from current debates about spin, privacy and intellectual property, to theoretical categories such as the public sphere. The programme has strong links with Rising East (www.risingeast.org) the online magazine that explores the re-making of East London and the Thames Gateway.
Programme structure
All students taking MA Journalism and Society will do two core modules, an option, a module introducing research methods, and a dissertation – this last to be submitted at the end of the summer. The programme can normally be completed in one year (full time) or over two years (part-time).
Career opportunities
The programme will enhance your career in journalism, facilitating the development of professional practices, encouraging critical thinking and assisting you to act strategically with regard to your potential and progressive development.
Support
All students are allocated a personal tutor; all modules leaders are available for consultation. We offer expert advice from media practitioners, alongside an introduction to research methods, support in academic writing, workshops in journalistic writing, a dedicated writing and production room equipped with up-to-date print and online publishing software.
Admission
Applicants will normally have a good honours degree or equivalent, or comparable professional or research experience; and professional experience of journalism is highly desirable. Applications from overseas and EU students are welcomed. Students whose first language is not English should normally have achieved a score of 7.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or equivalent. Eligibility for students without degree-equivalent qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short essay and statement. Places will be offered after a successful interview with a member of the programme team.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: £1,100
- Full time fee: £6,600 per yr
International Fees
- Module fee: £1,770
- Full time fee: £10,620 per yr
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
