MA Journalism and Media Communications with Advanced Research

The MA Journalism and Media Communications (with Advanced Research) is a two-year, full-time taught program. This route is available to those students who would like the opportunity to have a research focus in a specialist area of media practice developing innovative solutions to ‘real world’ problems. Study our MA in Journalism and Media Communications and gain the skills you’ll need for a successful, dynamic career in today’s complex global media industries.

This Masters's course aims to prepare you in both practice and analysis of global journalism and media. You’ll benefit from our extensive links with the media industry, including the BBC and the Sunday Times, and gain a grounding in all its aspects, from fast-changing multimedia to magazines, advertising, and the excitements of sports journalism. You may have studied humanities subjects and be looking to deepen your research interests.

Or you may have been working in areas such as business or healthcare and need communication skills. Whatever your background, taking this MA will enhance your career by equipping you to operate effectively in a professional media environment. Our business-facing approach means you’ll be taught by lecturers with extensive professional experience of print, web design, journalism, and PR, giving this MA its strong focus on your future employability.