Magazine Journalism MA
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston: – Kingston has a successful partnership with magazine publisher Haymarket, which offers placements, joint projects and job opportunities. – You will produce an online and print magazine. For the last three years it has been shortlisted for, and won, the national Student Publication Awards. – Our popular design classes will cover professional training in both InDesign and Photoshop. You will produce video journalism and podcasts as well as having access to the new media lab at our Knight’s Park campus and the new library’s dedicated magazines/journals area.
About this course:
This course features hands-on activities such as feature writing, interviewing, sub-editing, magazine production, blogging, and writing and uploading online copy.
In an editorial team, you will produce two magazines and a magazine website and undertake a placement on a published title.
You will also have the opportunity to study magazine design, production, fashion and sport or data journalism. Finally, you will carry out a 12–15,000 word dissertation or a related practical project.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Magazine Journalism MA
EU | £9735 | year 1 |
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England UK | £5995 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £5995 | year 1 |
Scotland | £5995 | year 1 |
Wales | £5995 | year 1 |
International | £9735 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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