International Journalism for Digital Media

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

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 17,520 / years

Next Intake September-2026

International Journalism for Digital Media

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

From the BBC’s ‘Breaking News’ stories shared on social media to Al Jazeera's podcasts published on their website, foreign correspondence professionals are taking advantage of digital technology to reach diverse audiences.

On this course, through either full-time or part-time study, you’ll learn how to think and act like an international journalist.

Applicants from different walks of life join our course: you don’t have to be a journalism or media course graduate. Just show your engagement with news, experience in journalism or passion for reporting and we will be delighted to offer you a place once you have met all other criteria such as English language proficiency as set for your course.

Once you have graduated and gone into the open world of the highly competitive media environment, the skills and practical knowledge gained in the course of the study can not only open doors to jobs in journalisms, but be an eye-opener to new opportunities.

Our graduates have not only upscaled their careers but sometimes ended up in jobs they never dreamed of. One of our graduates is a TV anchor on a national TV channel in Indonesia, while another runs a high-profile news website on the polar regions and Arctic marine life while travelling to the North Pole and on Antarctic expeditions. It seems that the possibilities in the realm of the media can be endless in an international context – something increasingly recognized by UK-based students who are joining our course in ever-increasing numbers.

One of the job clinchers generate by our course will be your portfolio of journalistic work to showcase your skills and abilities in front of an interviewer or prospective employer.

The skills developed by studying print, broadcast or online journalism can lead to careers in reporting or management roles, public relations, researchers, media analysts and advisers, all either working in this country or abroad. Journalists could work as UK-based foreign correspondents travelling abroad or full-time in overseas postings.

Sign-up for an Open Day, attend a campus tour, or follow us on Twitter and read Salford Now to find stories created by our students.

Continue reading to understand more about this MA International Journalism for Digital Media course. If you are looking to work in the UK and are seeking an NCTJ accredited programme, you might also be interested in our MA Journalism (News/Broadcast/Sport) programme.

International applicants: Please check the international intakes page for the latest information and application details.

You will:

Study at our MediaCity campus, which is the media hub of the north, home to the BBC and ITV northern headquarters
Be mentored by our well-connected and experienced broadcast and digital journalism practitioners
Experience a real-life environment of digital newsrooms, and use our state-of-the-art TV and radio studios
Explore specialisms such as foreign affairs, health and science reporting, business and finance writing or data journalism
Network with industry through our special events and live brief journalism projects

Placement

options available

International

students accepted

This is for you if...

You’re looking to gain practical experience, explore international journalism specialisms, or learn online journalism skills.

You’re acting on pursuing your true passion for journalism and intend on changing your career or switching sectors.

You need to study flexibly, as with our part-time option you can complete this postgraduate degree within three years.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

10 questions to help you prepare your International Journalism personal statement (of 500 words max.)

Do you have a passion for journalism, and can you demonstrate it?
Why do you want to be a journalist and where do you want to work in the future?
Who is your journalistic role model and why?
What experience do you already have in journalism?
What is the best piece of journalism you have produced so far? (if you can, provide a link).
Are you engaged with news and current affairs in an international dimension?
What are the key issues affecting journalism right now?
How will the media industry change in the years ahead and what role do you hope to play?
Why do you want to study at the University of Salford?
What aspects of our course appeal to you and why do you think it is right for you?

Once we have processed your application we will be in touch with next steps.

Standard entry requirements

You'll need a good honours degree (2:1 or above).

International students

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need overall IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5. We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

EMPLOYMENT

Graduates of our Digital Journalism masters can enter careers in various forms of journalism, including print, broadcast or online. You could work in reporting or management roles, public relations, research, or media analysis, both in this country or abroad. As a journalist, you could work as a UK-based foreign correspondent travelling abroad or full-time in overseas postings.

As well as that, during your time studying, you’ll build a portfolio of work that can be shared with potential employers, as well as develop a number of highly sought-after transferrable skills. Employers are always interested in candidates with strong research, development and delivery skills, as well as the ability to present ideas to a professional standard, all of which you will have used during your studies.

We’ve seen graduates from this course go on to do incredible things in their careers, including one graduate who is a TV anchor on a national TV channel in Indonesia, and another who runs a high-profile news website on the polar regions and Arctic marine life, regularly travelling on icebreakers with North Pole and Antarctic expeditions.

FURTHER STUDY

Graduates showing strong academic and research skills can pursue a further academic research path through our doctoral (PhD) programmes on a full-time or part-time basis subject to a satisfactory proposal.

Career Links

This course is based at MediaCity, with the BBC and ITV studios next door, and our students benefit from the strong relationships that our journalism courses have developed with the regional press as well as local radio and TV stations over the years. Our links with media education establishments abroad and with international organisations and global media outlets keep our graduates in touch with the pulse of the industry and up to date with the latest trends to keep them at the top of employability in the media sector.