It is intended to equip students with the skills they will need to gain employment as journalists and to enhance their career prospects in a wide range of journalism industries. These include international news media and agencies or employment as journalists in a variety of national media. However, the course is also suitable for those who wish to gain a greater understanding of international news and use this knowledge, and practical communication skills, in other fields of media employment.

Learning practical journalism is related to the international arenas through an emphasis on understanding the fundamental principles that underpin news production. This enables students to develop an adaptable approach to journalism and the abilities to apply their knowledge in a range of different media settings.

The development of practical skills is supported by study, research and critical analysis of journalism and the news media in a range of national and international contexts.

The final part of the course enables students to further develop their skills and knowledge by choosing to undertake either a major practical journalism project involving international reporting or through a substantial research study.

Students from non-English speaking countries will have the chance to improve their language skills through a programme of English learning.

Extra and related information

Our print and broadcast courses are accredited by the The Broadcast Journalism Training Council and the National Council for the Training of Journalists. Our MA Magazine Journalism is accredited by the Periodicals Training Council.