News Journalism

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-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year

Next Intake September-2023

News Journalism

About

This course prepares you to work in an editorial team to supply material across a multi-platform newsroom. You will seek out original stories, conduct incisive interviews and produce crisp and engaging copy. You will train to be what Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcأa Mأ،rquez calls the best job in the world â€“ a journalist.

You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in news journalism with input from leading journalists and editors from publications across the country going from news novice to a multiskilled, multi-platform, social media savvy and highly employable 21^st Century journalist.

Our agreement with the Nottingham Post gives students the opportunity to learn journalism skills on the job. Our students are gain invaluable first-hand experience working in industry and it gives the Post an opportunity to spot the best talent which is great for their newsroom but also the city as skilled graduates are retained.

100% of NTU's research submitted to the 'Communication, Cultural & Media Studies, Library & Information Management' Unit of Assessment was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of research impact - REF 2021.
Study in the industry standard Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism facility set in the heart of the city centre.

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

This course has been awarded the Best Performing Postgraduate Degree 2018 by the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists).

You will be taught the essential skills of reporting, interviewing and researching, video filming and editing, and using social media as a journalist.

On newsdays you will work to tight deadlines not only reporting, but managing multi-platform news output for our in-house media brands. You will be video and audio trained to help you produce engaging stories for our website. You'll also explore the best ways to use social media to both find and promote them.

You will gain a solid grounding in media law, public administration and ethics and regulation. You will develop your shorthand skills to the NCTJ standard. By the end of the course you will be ready to work in a newsroom producing sophisticated and engaging multimedia journalism.

Modules

Core modules

News Journalism Skills and Digital Production (60 credit points): You will learn the traditional skills of writing news stories and features, columns and reviews, court and council reports plus headline writing and sub-editing. The module will also teach you how to be a multimedia journalist â€“ editing audio and video, creating attractive web pages and exploring the role of social media.
Media Law and Ethics (20 credit points): You will acquire a full understanding of the scope and effect of media law. You will be taught to recognise the danger areas in publication, evaluating risk and amending or eliminating content. You will gain an appreciation of the impact of reporting restrictions on the work of journalists.
Public Affairs for Journalists (20 credit points): UK students will study this module which gives you the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of the basic features, structures and operation of both local and central UK government. You will learn about where to find information and interviewees on political stories as you continue to develop journalistic skills and gain an understanding of dealing with press officers and spin doctors.
Transnational Media Governance (20 credits) - International students can take this internationally-focussed module instead of Public Affairs for Journalists to understand the role of transnational media organisations (the UN, UNESCO, Sony, News International) in terms of how they impact upon the way media content is created, disseminated and regulated. You will explore the growth of these organisations and how they compete and sometimes co-operate on the global stage.
Dissertation (MA route only) (60 credit points): You will produce an academic dissertation of between 8,000 and 10,000 words on a topic related to news journalism. It will contain original research in the form of interviews with key figures in the industry,

Multi-platform Project - News Journalism (MA route only) (60 credit points): You will produce a piece of longform multiplatform journalism to showcase the wide range of skills you have developed during the course on a topic you choose. You will also complete a research essay on your chosen subject.

Optional modules

You will also choose one of the following optional modules:

Journalism, Ethics and Society (20 credit points): Provides you with an insight into key concepts and theories regarding the production and practice of contemporary journalism. You will be encouraged to develop a critical awareness of discourses pertaining to the changing form and functions of contemporary journalism within society. Upon this basis the module invites you to explore a range of ethical dilemmas with a view to facilitating a responsible awareness of the role of the journalist in society.
Social Media (20 credit points) This module will provide you with an insight into key concepts, theories and practice of social media as it is deployed in contemporary journalism. It combines practical exploration with consideration of theory and academic discourse, to provide a deep understanding of social media.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Your qualification	You could study
Bachelors degree (four years) from a recognised university in Jordan 2.2 grade (Average of "Good" or GPA 2.5/4 or 3.1/5 or 65%)	Postgraduate (Masters) courses Students who do not meet this grade can be considered for Pre-Masters courses at NTIC
Masters degree (one - three years) from a recognised university in Jordan	Postgraduate research

Your qualification

You could study

Bachelors degree (four years) from a recognised university in Jordan

2.2 grade (Average of "Good" or GPA 2.5/4 or 3.1/5 or 65%)

Postgraduate (Masters) courses

Students who do not meet this grade can be considered for Pre-Masters courses at NTIC

Masters degree (one - three years) from a recognised university in Jordan

Postgraduate research

Career

Graduates from MA in News Journalism have gone on to work for the BBC, ITN, Sky News, and national and regional newspapers across the country. As well as working as newspaper reporters, news editors, broadcast journalists and sub-editors, many graduates have secured media related positions in PR, marketing, promotions and advertising.

Graduates of this course have progressed to roles in organisations including:

Content Editor - Reachplc Google Showcase Team
Facebook Community Reporter - Facebook
Head of News and Features - Nursing Standard
Health Correspondent - Press Association
Commissioning Editor, Health - Mail on Sunday
Senior Reporter/SEO writer for Nottinghamshire Live, Derbyshire Live and Lincolnshire Live
Local Democracy Reporter - NottsTV
News Reporter - NottinghamshireLive
Life Writer - NottinghamshireLive
Social Media Producer - NottinghamshireLive
News Reporter - DerbyshireLive
Senior Lecturer in Journalism - Nottingham Trent University
Sports Writer - The Athletic
Digital Sports Journalist - Sky Sports
News Reporter - PlymouthLive
Digital Development Editor - BirminghamLive
Editor - The Shetland Times Ltd
Media Officer - British Red Cross
Senior Media Relations Officer - South Yorkshire Police
PR Manager - Slimming World
Senior Editor - The Wall Street Journal
PR and Marketing Manager - The Parks Trust
Senior News Reporter â€“ NME
Public Relations Officer - University of Derby
Digital Sports Journalist - Sky Sports
Senior Media Officer - The Terrence Higgins Trust
Reporter/Sub Editor - Press Association
PR Consultant - Eden Public Relations
Senior Reporter - Johnson Press PLC
Digital Journalist - The Sun's dreamteamfc.com
Sports Writer - Leicester Mercury
Content Producer - BBC
Broadcast Journalist - BBC News Online
Communications Officer - East Midlands Ambulance Service
Social Media Editor - Derby Telegraph
Production Editor - Future PLC
Freelance Digital/Video Sports Journalist - The Times, Guardian, Independent
Freelance Contributor/Features Writer - Bristol Post, BBC Radio Five Live, TalkSport Radio

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year

How to Apply

Step 1: Register as a new applicant and create an account

To get started, head to our Applicant Portal. Register yourself as a new applicant and create your user name and password . You don’t have to complete your application all at once – so keep your login details safe and log back in whenever you want.

Step 2: Fill out and submit your application

Work your way through the application making sure you:

include as much relevant information as possible
upload evidence of the results you have achieved
write a comprehensive personal statement that highlights your skills and explains your motivation for applying for the course in question
stick to the 4,000 word character limit – you can upload additional documents if you have more you need to say
if required, provide the reference(s) with your application.

When you submit your application, you'll receive an acknowledgement of receipt from us.

Reference guidelines

You can submit your reference through the Applicant Portal, but make sure your referee:

types your reference on letter-headed paper
dates and signs the reference
clearly states their position and relationship to you.

Alternatively, your referee can email your reference to us at [email protected] – but it must come from their official email address. This means that it must be sent from a school, college, university or work email address.

It's your responsibility to request a reference from your referee and ensure that they, or you, submit it to us. We don't request references from referees on your behalf.

Step 3: Track the progress of your application

As long as you’ve provided all the information we need, we’ll try and make a decision on your application within five to ten working days. However, this can take longer and you should allow at least three weeks for a decision .

We’ll be updating you throughout this process though so make sure you add @ntu.ac.uk to your safe senders list and keep an eye on your emails. You can also track the progress of your application through the Applicant Portal.

Some courses will require that you attend an interview, or you may have to submit a portfolio of work. We'll contact you and give you plenty of warning if you need to do either of these things.

Step 4: Check your offer

If your offer is accepted, congratulations! You'll have received either a conditional offer or an unconditional offer from us. It's important that you check this carefully.

Conditional offer: This means you must fulfil certain criteria – such as achieving the required grades – before you can be accepted on to the course.
Unconditional offer: You have met all the entry criteria and can take your place on the course as long as you accept your offer within four weeks .

If you've applied for more than one course you'll receive a separate decision for each course.

Step 5: Accept your offer within four weeks

We look forward to welcoming you – but remember that accepting your offer does not commit you to joining the course. Instead you'll have reserved your place as long as you meet any conditions – however we hope you do decide to join us.

Remember that competition for places is high, and if you don’t accept your offer within four weeks it may lapse. After eight weeks it will be automatically withdrawn.

Step 6: Meet the conditions of your offer (if you have any)

Upload all the documents required to meet the conditions of your offer using the My Documents section of the Applicant Portal. Make sure you keep your original copies too as we may need to see these to fully complete your enrolment and welcome you to the University.