Digital Journalism (Online Distance Learning) MSc (PG)
Middlesex University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Digital Journalism (Online Distance Learning) MSc (PG) at Middlesex University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £30000 | £26500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £32000 | £21000 - £29000 | £22500 - £35500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26506 | £24514 | £28116 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24888 - £29177 | £18792 - £27897 | £20130 - £32846 |
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Course Description
Consultants from pioneers in the digital world, such as Google News Lab and the Guardian/Observer, have contributed to make this master's course industry-relevant and at the forefront of the most innovative developments in the news business. The curriculum has been specifically designed to be consumed and shared with an online, diverse community of students from around the world.
Why study MSc Digital Journalism at Middlesex University?
This programme will develop your existing core and technical journalistic skills while you are encouraged to discover the type of journalist you would like to be. Find a topic or subject that truly sparks your interest and become an expert as you explore this topic critically and creatively in your final project.
Build and improve your intellectual rigour as you learn about the relevance and legacy of trends and affairs that are shaping the media landscape right now. You'll gain the skills and knowledge required to work in the media industry in a number of ways: for instance, as a data or digital journalist, or as a media analyst or researcher.
This course gives you the opportunity to push your academic work or take on a work placement. We have industry links with the a variety of national and international news outlets and our academics are at the forefront of their fields and will guide you as you develop your own specialist knowledge and practice.
All of the modules you'll study link theory with practice, giving you the chance to reflect on how you practice, why you should practice in a certain way, and the implications of journalistic practice.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Digital Journalism (Online Distance Learning) MSc (PG) at Middlesex University
| 75% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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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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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
**2:2 (hons degree) or equivalent qualification**
Costs
Tuition Fees Digital Journalism (Online Distance Learning) MSc (PG)
| EU | £7800 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £7800 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7800 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £7800 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7800 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7800 | year 1 |
| International | £7800 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| 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 Middlesex University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Middlesex University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #51
- #401
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 27 university rankings of Middlesex University
About Middlesex University
Established in 1973, Middlesex University is located on the outskirts of London, roughly 40 minutes away by Underground. The university is well-known for attracting large numbers of international students every year, allowing for a diverse experience for everyone involved. In terms of on-campus activities, Middlesex U applicants can look forward to an award-winning Student Union that goes the extra mile when it comes to organising events around campus and bringing people together.
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Student composition of Middlesex University
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Total number of students enrolled at Middlesex University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12180
- postgraduates:
- 2825
- Total:
- 15005
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Broadcast Journalism MA | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £4650 | £8400 | - | Nottingham | On campus Part-time |
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Multimedia Journalism MA | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £9500 | £17000 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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News Journalism MA | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £9300 | £16800 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Digital Journalism (Online Distance Learning) MSc (PG) | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £7800 | £7800 | - | London | online Full-time |
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Journalism MA | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £10800 | £19830 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Documentary Journalism MA | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £9300 | £16800 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Magazine Journalism MA | Kingston University | - | - | - | £10900 | £17700 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time |
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Investigative Journalism MA | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £8500 £9500 | £16300 £17600 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
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International Journalism MA | Swansea University | - | - | - | £2950 £3100 | £5850 £6150 | - | Swansea | On campus Part-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
