International Journalism MA
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    International Journalism MA

    University of Leeds
    University of Leeds
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Leeds
    University Rank:#83
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    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 39,200 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    International Journalism MA

    About

    Course overview

    This course offers a thorough grounding in journalism studies and introduces debates in the field. It covers a range of topics, including the impact of digital technologies on journalism practice and the relationship between journalism and politics.

    You'll be introduced to the practice of research, undertaking an independent research project. You'll also have the opportunity to choose optional modules. The content of the course modules is informed by the research interests and practice of academic staff who teach them.

    The course is designed to cater for students who wish to study journalism at Masters level, perhaps for the first time, and graduates who have a background in journalism.

    Please refer to the application deadlines.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applying

    Entry requirements

    A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons) in one of the following: a (theory focused) media-related course, communication studies, literature, history, sociology or politics.

    Relevant professional experience will also be considered from an applicant with an undergraduate degree in a preferred subject. We may request additional documentation to help inform our decision.

    International qualifications

    To see equivalent entry requirements for your country, check our international entry requirement directory.

    For more information contact the School of Media and Communication admissions team.

    English language requirements

    IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

    Improve your English

    International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme may be able to study our postgraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

    This pre-sessional course is designed with a progression route to your degree programme and you’ll learn academic English in the context of your subject area. To find out more, read Language for Communication and Society (6 weeks) and Language for Social Science and Arts: Communication and Society (10 weeks).

    We also offer online pre-sessionals alongside our on-campus pre-sessionals. Find out more about our six week online pre-sessional and our 10 week online pre-sessional.

    You can also study pre-sessionals for longer periods – read about our postgraduate pre-sessional English courses.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 92

    Career

    Career opportunities

    This course will give you a wide range of knowledge, as well as advanced skills in research, critical analysis and communication that will serve you well in a wide range of careers.

    Graduates have found success in a range of careers including national and international journalism, public relations roles for government, international and not-for-profit organisations.

    You’ll also be well prepared to continue with research in this rapidly evolving field at PhD level and in an academic career.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    39,200 / year(s)

    International Journalism MA

    University of Leeds

    University of Leeds

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leeds

    Go to Official Website