MA Multimedia Journalism

Course details

This course is taught by a team of experienced journalists, academics, and industry professionals. This includes working journalists, educators with global reporting experience, and scholars who have researched and written extensively on journalism and its impact. You’ll also be supported by technical tutors, who are experts in the latest multimedia tools and technologies, from audio and video editing software to data visualisation.

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

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Why study MA Multimedia Journalism at BU?

• Immerse yourself in live journalism: Picture yourself in a bustling newsroom, producing compelling audio, video, online and social media content with AI-powered tools and the latest in technology. This is your chance. On our immersive 'Newsdays', collaborate with peers to experience the fast-paced world of journalism.
• Build a global network: For a journalist, your network is everything. Work on local, national, and international stories, cultivating valuable connections with guidance from seasoned professionals. Collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, building relationships that reflect the cross-border nature of journalism.
• Explore your passion, build specialisations: What excites you most? Audio, video, text? Multimedia integration? Or you might want to hone your craft in sports, entertainment, environment, conflict? There’s room to specialise. Publish on the Breaker and Breaker on Shorthand. Graduate with a rich portfolio of bylines and credits.
• Kickstart your career with work placement: Benefit from our dedicated support team and complete a three-week (or more) placement in a reputable news outlet. Pursue opportunities in the UK, or go global. Recent students have interned with the BBC, ITV, and Women’s Health. International placements include assignments in Ukraine, South Africa, and environmental journalism on mass whaling in the North Atlantic.
• Thrive on the Jurassic Coast: Starting a demanding master's in a new place is a big decision. We understand that. Our 'mentored immersion' process ensures you receive sustained guidance from an academic advisor and industry experts. Need inspiration? Find it in the stunning landscapes of the Jurassic coastline around you!

Find out more about the content of this course.

• IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

Bournemouth University International College offers a number of pre-sessional English and preparatory programmes to prepare international students for postgraduate study at BU. Admission to the degree is guaranteed on successful completion of your course to the required level.

Costs and fees

You can find full information about the deposits required and how to pay your fees in our postgraduate fees and funding section, including details of the Postgraduate Loan (subject to fee status).

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per annum. Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course.

Find out more about living expenses for postgraduate students