MA BROADCAST AND DIGITAL JOURNALISM UK
MA BROADCAST AND DIGITAL JOURNALISM UK
This MA programme is designed to equip you with the core practical and theoretical skills of journalism and electronic communications, preparing you to work in the communication industries or a related career. It will also help you develop the ability to reflect critically on the nature and limitations of news coverage.
You’ll undertake in-depth study of UK law and public affairs (including media law and regulation), as commonly required by prospective employers in mainstream UK journalism.
In addition to your Masters Extended Journalism Project, you’ll undertake compulsory modules that will arm you with practical skills, give you an understanding of ethical journalism, and help you see the role of the media from a broader perspective. You’ll also select an optional module to further your specific interests.
You will practice interviewing, reporting, video, radio and broadcast production, and learn how to develop and structure news stories for different media. The course normally includes talks by invited professionals, and visits, which in the past have included political and media destinations, both locally and in London. (These activities are subject to review, and may be altered or cancelled as a consequence of the covid pandemic.)
Our School is home to internationally recognised experts, and you will have access to their knowledge in the fields of public affairs, politics, international relations and cultural change.
Teaching sessions (of various formats) are in the region of 15 hours each week.
About
On this UK-focused version of our Broadcast and Digital Journalism Masters you will gain the practical skills of modern journalism, particularly broadcast and online, with a focus on UK journalism practices, political systems and media law.
You’ll explore the rapidly changing world of the professional journalist, and gain the knowledge to navigate the complexities of UK media law and ethics. You’ll work in modern TV studios, explore mobile journalism, develop online content, and record interviews and news reports.
If you have an inquiring mind and are passionate about news and UK current affairs, this course is for you. Whether you’ve developed an interest or specialism from your first degree, or are thinking of pursuing a career in general news journalism, this course will give you the space to develop your skills, as you research, write or present the stories you find.
Because of the need for journalists to collaborate with each other, and to engage with the public and various other groups and authorities, course activities will be under constant review and amendment during pandemic conditions. Face to face activities and teaching will be preferred whenever possible, although online delivery will be adopted if necessary. Some teaching will take place virtually.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Placement Year and Study Abroad
In the past, there have been voluntary short study visits to Belgium and France. Local and foreign visits (for which students are required to make a financial contribution) may resume when pandemic conditions permit.

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After the Course
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.
Graduates have gone on to a wide range of journalism or production roles. Some work in radio, video or print news production for major UK media groups or broadcasters, while another took on a press and public relations role within a national sports body. Others have secured practical internships in the UK immediately following the course, which have helped get their careers on the road.
Career destinations
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Journalism: writing, media production and reporting
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Presentation and reporting
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Broadcasting – TV and radio
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Production for online or social media
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Public relations or political communication
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Further study or teaching

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Assessment for Year 1
In addition to your practical Masters extended journalism project, you will be assessed through a range of coursework assignments. As well as a limited number of formal essays, you will work on individual and collaborative media presentations and productions. And you’ll develop an online portfolio of your journalism work, which will be a valuable addition to your CV.
Some of your modules may include course tests, and at times you may be required to produce journalistic work under observation for assessment purposes.
Assessment for Year 1
In addition to your practical Masters extended journalism project, you will be assessed through a range of coursework assignments. As well as a limited number of formal essays, you will work on individual and collaborative media presentations and productions. And you’ll develop an online portfolio of your journalism work, which will be a valuable addition to your CV.
Some of your modules may include course tests, and at times you may be required to produce journalistic work under observation for assessment purposes.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors (Hons) degree - 2.1 or equivalentDegree subject
Any SubjectAdditional 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.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
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IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 6.0 in all components)
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PTE (Pearson): 65 (minimum 50 in all components)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests.
INTO UEA also run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for the academic year 2020/21 are:
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UK/EU Students: £7,850
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International Students: £16,400
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 UK/EU students).
Living Expenses
We estimate living expenses at £1,015 per month.
Course related costs
The trip to Europe and some course visits will involve a fee.
All students are expected to obtain a large capacity storage device (such as a portable hard drive) to back up and safeguard their media work. Technical equipment will be provided although it is beneficial for students to have access to a modern smart phone with a good photographic and video capability for some activities. Students will be required to fund their own travel costs to report on news stories within Norfolk on a regular basis.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.

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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.
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
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

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