Journalism Studies (Broadcast) - MA
Department of Journalism Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
Our applied broadcast journalism courses are highly regarded by employers. We offer advanced multimedia education in this, the sister course of MA Broadcast Journalism, which adds flexibility for students, particularly from overseas who expect to start their career in countries other than the UK.
About the courseMA - 1 year full time You'll learn how to write for radio and television news, how to ask the questions that matter, how to find your own stories and turn them into sharp and imaginative broadcast material. You'll learn how to record and film material and edit it using a desktop software package and how to find stories from your own patch. We'll prepare you for the multimedia environment by teaching you how to create audio and video for the web and how to use social media effectively. Students follow a similar course of study to MA Broadcast Journalism, but do not need to take Law for Journalists or Power and Society, which are UK-specific modules. Entry requirementsNormally a 2:1 degree or overseas equivalent, or relevant professional experience in the case of mature applicants. Previous journalistic experience is not required but excellent writing and communication skills are essential, plus wide general knowledge and an appetite for investigation. Good computing and word processing skills are desirable. English language requirements for overseas studentsMinimum IELTS score of 7.5 overall with at least 7.5 in each element. Entry requirements for international students
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Fees and fundingFinancial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: Mrs Susie Whitelam |
Your careerA masters from Sheffield is the mark of someone who thinks differently. Our graduates are creative, disciplined individuals who make a difference wherever they go. Recent graduates from our four applied postgraduate journalism courses are now employed as journalists all over the UK and in many countries overseas. About usYou'll be taught by professionals who have worked at the highest level in newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online journalism. You'll gain professional skills that allow you to specialise, yet are flexible enough to give you a real edge in a rapidly changing multimedia world. Discussion of journalism ideas informs all our journalism degrees. We have strong industry links. You'll go on a three-day field trip to London, visiting national news organisations for briefings on current developments with senior editors and meeting politicians and well known journalists. Guest lecturers from the media industries, regulators, campaigning groups and research institutes speak regularly in the department. Guest broadcast editors run radio and television 'newsdays'. Real world learning environmentOur facilities are designed to simulate a real-life working environment. You’ll also have access to a Press Association newsfeed, telephones, daily newspapers and television news. The broadcast newsroom has PCs equipped with all the software needed for radio and TV production. It has its own radio and TV studios and six digital TV editing suites. Professional DV and HD camcorders and Marantz digital audio recording kits are available. |
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