📖Program Curriculum

You will study a set number of 20-credit modules before taking a 60-credit dissertation project or an individual journalism project in the second part of the course. Modules cover subjects such as comparative journalism, global media and the digital revolution.

MA 1 Year Full-time
Year 1 (Level 7T)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
None found.

Optional Modules
Compulsory Modules
Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select all four compulsory modules below.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Global Media September-January 20 MSJM01 .
Digital Journalism Portfolio September-January 20 MS-M12
Comparative Journalism January-June 20 MSJM03 .
MA Project and Dissertation Preparation January-June 20 MS-M11
AND
Optional modules
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module in teaching block 1 and one module in teaching block 2.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
The Digital Revolution September-January 20 MSDM01
PR, Branding and Promotion September-January 20 MS-M13
The Digital Edge: Contemporary Issues and Trends January-June 20 MSDM03
The Business and Politics of Digital Media January-June 20 MSDM04
Mobile Technology Practice January-June 20 MS-M03
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation
Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
None found.

Optional Modules
Dissertation
Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students who successfully complete Part-1 progress to take the Part-2 Dissertation module below.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Dissertation or Project June-September 60 MS-M10

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

209 RMB

Tuition fee:

17,500 GBP per year

17,500 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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