MA Broadcast and Digital Journalism International
Key details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Arts
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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Course Overview
If you want to make a difference, hold power to account, and find out what’s really going on in the world, this is the course for you.
On this practical MA Broadcast and Digital Journalism International degree, you’ll create news stories in the beautiful city of Norwich and examine the media’s relationship with society. We expect you to be fascinated by the world around you, be a regular consumer of news, and have excellent communication skills with a high level of spoken and written English.
On this Master’s course you’ll be out in the city reporting on news from the very first week of your studies, speaking to people and hearing their stories. You’ll consider the practice of ethical journalism, and complete practical projects; creating your own podcast and learning how to find stories through data and investigative journalism – preparing you for the modern newsroom.
You’ll practice radio and TV reporting by recording and editing your own interviews and turning these into broadcast news stories. Some of your modules will be taught on campus, but much of your teaching will take place at our dedicated media centre in the heart of Norwich. Broadcast House is home to a radio studio, a TV studio, and a podcast studio and a newsroom with Adobe Audition, Premier Pro and a modern TV gallery.
Whether you’re considering pursuing a career in general news journalism or you’ve developed an interest or specialism from your first degree, this course will help kick-start a rewarding career in journalism.
Careers
Career Pathways
Example of careers that you could enter include:
- Journalism: writing, media production and reporting
- Presentation and reporting
- Broadcasting – TV and radio
- Production for online or social media
- Public relations or political communication
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
After the course, you’ll be ready to work as a staff or freelance broadcast journalist in local, regional, national or international newsrooms. Previous UEA journalism graduates have gone on to develop dynamic careers in news and sports journalism, local radio and TV, programme presentation, and online journalism and investigation, both in the UK and around the world. Check out our alumni stories here.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors (Hons) degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
All subject areas considered
- Additional Entry Requirements
If you have alternative qualifications that have not been mentioned above then please contact university directly for further information.
This degree is particularly suitable for applicants who have gained an area of specialist knowledge at first degree level, and who wish to combine that with broadcast journalism expertise, opening up for themselves the possibility of a career in the media, perhaps as a specialist reporter or broadcaster.
The course is not suitable for students who have previously taken a professional qualification, such as an NCTJ or a BJTC Accredited Course. Such students, wishing to take a higher degree and extend their theoretical knowledge of Journalism and the Media, are advised to apply for the MA Media Culture and Society.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
All subject areas considered
- Additional Entry Requirements
If you have alternative qualifications that have not been mentioned above then please contact university directly for further information.
This degree is particularly suitable for applicants who have gained an area of specialist knowledge at first degree level, and who wish to combine that with broadcast journalism expertise, opening up for themselves the possibility of a career in the media, perhaps as a specialist reporter or broadcaster.
The course is not suitable for students who have previously taken a professional qualification, such as an NCTJ or a BJTC Accredited Course. Such students, wishing to take a higher degree and extend their theoretical knowledge of Journalism and the Media, are advised to apply for the MA Media Culture and Society.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in two components with 6.0 in the others).
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
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UK Students: £10,675
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International Students: £22,700
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
You’ll be required to travel into the centre of Norwich for some of your modules. You’ll be required to travel within Norfolk to report on news stories regularly, and some limited travel outside of the county may be required. Some additional study trips or visits may require a student contribution. Technical equipment will be provided although it’s beneficial for students to have access to a modern smartphone.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.