Our MA in Broadcast Journalism is a challenging, practical programme, designed to prepare you for a career in broadcast news in the UK.
Get accredited
An accredited course ensures your CV stands out – we are accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Placement opportunities
Putting into practice what you have learned builds self-confidence, prepares you for your first job and grows your network of contacts.
All-new facilities
Our new TV and radio studios use industry standard equipment and software - ensuring you’re fully prepared for your first day in work.
Join the press pack
Our city centre location means you’re next to Cardiff’s local and national media companies such as the BBC and Wales Online.
Never miss an interview
You’ll be connected to the entire city with Cardiff’s main train station Cardiff Central just 100 metres away.
UK’s first Journalism School
To be #CardiffTrained means you’ll belong to one of the UK’s most respected journalism schools with a stellar list of former students.
Prepare for an exciting career in TV, radio, digital, and social media journalism with Cardiff University’s MA Broadcast Journalism. This intensive, year-long course delivers hands-on training to prepare you to become a multi skilled industry-ready journalist.
Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), this course is designed to reflect the demands of a real newsroom.
You’ll learn in our industry-standard TV radio and digital studios, developing skills in researching, producing, and delivering news across multiple platforms.
We expect you to have curiosity, a passion for news, and a commitment to storytelling. We're not looking for ready-made journalists, but If you regularly watch, read, and listen to the news and have gained some experience - whether through placements, student media, or freelance work – that’s a good start.
You’ll gain:
- expertise in TV, radio, and digital journalism, preparing you for a multi-platform career.
- hands-on experience in news production, live reporting, and storytelling in multiple formats.
- skills in social media strategy, mobile journalism, video and audio editing.
- a three-week industry placement with major broadcasters. Previous examples include the BBC, ITV, Sky and LBC.
- the confidence to work independently, adapt to fast-changing technology, and engage audiences across platforms.
This course is designed to prepare you for a career in the UK news industry. While international students are welcome, those with broader global journalism ambitions may prefer our MA in International Journalism.