Course summary
The mix of broadcasting and online writing in this intensely practical course sharpens the defining elements of cutting-edge journalism. Using industry-standard facilities, you’ll take key roles on all of our media outlets. Why study MA Multimedia Journalism at BU?
- Develop your skills in news writing, TV production, radio production, digital production, photography and web content management
- Gain an in-depth understanding of media regulation, issues with press and broadcasting freedoms and approaches to the role of journalism and journalists, along with ethical dilemmas and professional codes of conduct
- Attend weekly seminars structured in a news day format where you’ll learn how to produce your own radio and TV bulletins and packages
- Produce a portfolio of eye-catching, strikingly original stories to present to potential employers
- Publish your work on The Breaker, the news and features site run by BU’s MA Journalism students
- Benefit from BU’s close industry links through a three-week work placement with a major news organisation.
Modules
Multimedia Reporting Skills; Journalism in Global Contexts; Legal & Ethical Context; Digital Journalism; Professional Placement; Journalism Project. Option Units* (choose two): Immersive & Interactive Storytelling; Documentary Journalism; New Media Innovation; Investigative Journalism; Media & Global Challenge. *Please note that option units require minimum numbers in order to run and may only be available on a semester by semester basis. They may also change from year to year.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Broadcast Journalism Training Council
Entry requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject. If English is not your first language, you'll need IELTS 7.0 (Academic) or above, with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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