Broadcast Journalism MA

Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,850 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Broadcast Journalism MA

About

Introduction:

Welcome to the transformative MA Broadcast Journalism, a dynamic fusion of hands-on training and academic excellence tailored for postgraduates.

This program uniquely marries the fast-paced world of multimedia broadcast journalism with a strong academic foundation, accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

Guided by seasoned broadcast news experts, you'll master the art of newsgathering, radio and TV reporting, video production, audio recording, and social media journalism. With cutting-edge facilities and industry-standard studios, you'll craft compelling content for digital, radio, and TV platforms.

Dive into media law, politics, and personalized options, enhancing your adaptability. Design and execute an impactful research-driven project in your chosen media realm.

Our unparalleled industry connections offer invaluable work experience, propelling you into leading UK and global broadcast roles. Elevate your expertise, shape the future of journalism, and excel in a thriving media landscape."

Study in the industry standard Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism facility set in the heart of the city centre.
This course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
You could be joining course alumni at BBC, ITN, Sky News, Channel 5 News and BAFTA.

Industry recognition

We are proud to be part of the BAFTA Albert education partnership

This course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council

All Journalism courses at NTU are recognised by the European Journalism Training Association

Find out what it's like to be a postgraduate journalism student at NTU

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You will need a good honours degree (minimum 2.1) and enthusiasm for, or experience of journalism.
Applicants with a 2.2 and substantial experience will be considered.
A written test is required.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Entry requirements by country

Postgraduate preparation courses (Pre-Masters)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Pre-Masters courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

Pre-Masters courses leading to postgraduate study at NTU

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Written journalism test

All journalism applicants will be asked to submit a written piece as part of their application. View written test. This will be judged against clear criteria. When assessing sample writing manuscripts we are looking for work of at least a satisfactory (pass) standard in terms of language, content, observation, structure and voice.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.

English Program Requirements

Career

Careers and employability

Your career development

Employability is a key focus of this course, with many of the compulsory modules including initiatives to help enhance you future career in journalism. This course also has established links with its former students, through which we receive employment opportunities for graduating students. After studying this course you could go into a variety of roles including:

producer (radio, TV, online);
editor, sub-editor;
journalist;
presenter, reporter, news commentator;
camera operators;
production manager, floor manager;
sound engineer, lighting engineer, technician, technical assistant; and
researcher.

Recent graduates from this course have gone on to work for companies including:

BBC;
ITN;
Sky News;
Channel 5 News;
BBC Five Live;
BBC Asian Network;
BAFTA;
Gem 106;
BBC Radio Nottingham;
Free Radio Birmingham; and
BBC Midlands Today.

As well as careers in journalism, graduates have also gone on to work in PR, marketing and advertising. Many graduates have joined or started local small and medium enterprises to undertake journalism, creative or media related activities. Students are expected to undertake a minimum of three weeks of placements normally in the UK but potentially anywhere in the world. They are usually undertaken during vacation periods.

Placements allow you to use, in front of professionals, many of the skills and much of the knowledge and understanding you will acquire while studying at the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism (CBJ). Every newsroom has its own distinctive way of working and it's important that students experience these different ways.

We do not guarantee to find placements for students but have placement partnerships with various organisations including Sky; BBC East Midlands; ITV Central (East and West); Independent Local Radio and BBC Radio.

What our students are doing now

19 Aug 2022

Chris Lockyer

Chris Lockyer graduated from NTU in 2018, with an MA in Broadcast Journalism, and is now an Arts and Entertainment Reporter for Sky News. Chris tells us about his passion for his field of work, and how NTU and the student radio station, Fly FM, helped him get to where he is today.