Journalism MA
University of Chester
Key Course Facts
Course Description
During this exciting course, you will engage with practical up-to-date multimedia newsgathering and storytelling techniques. You will make use of opportunities for real-world news writing experience and learn to work creatively, accurately and expediently to deadlines in preparation for working in what is a fast-paced and constantly evolving field.
Why study this course with us?
Journalism is a competitive industry with a wide-reaching influence on society. It is also a field that is subject to massive changes, which will have a profound impact on audiences and news disseminators. To operate effectively, journalists must now have a grasp of multimedia techniques and skills beyond the traditional craft of news-gathering and writing.
This course is designed to be responsive to changes in the industry and is forward-looking, with an emphasis on current and emerging journalism practice. You will be supported and encouraged to become an innovative storyteller while gaining valuable newsroom experience.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 6.5
- All Degrees
**A minimum 2:2 or extensive industry experience is required**
International: Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study. To help you to interpret these equivalents, please click on your country of residence to see the corresponding entry qualifications, along with information about your local representatives, events, information and contacts.
We accept a wide range of qualifications and consider all applications individually on merit. We may also take into account appropriate work experience.
Costs
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 University of Chester in top UK and global rankings.
See all 14 university rankings of University of Chester
About University of Chester
The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.
List of 330 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Chester - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Chester
-
Total number of students enrolled at University of Chester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8005
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 11305
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Broadcast Journalism MA | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £4650 | £8400 | - | Nottingham | On campus Part-time |
|
Journalism MA | Kingston University | - | - | - | £10900 | £17700 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time |
|
Multimedia Journalism MA | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £9500 | £17000 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time |
|
|
News Journalism MA | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £9300 | £16800 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
|
Digital Journalism (Online Distance Learning) MSc (PG) | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £7800 | £7800 | - | London | online Full-time |
|
Journalism MA | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £10800 | £19830 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Documentary Journalism MA | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £9300 | £16800 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Magazine Journalism MA | Kingston University | - | - | - | £10900 | £17700 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time |
|
Investigative Journalism MA | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £8500 £9500 | £16300 £17600 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
|
International Journalism MA | Swansea University | - | - | - | £2950 £3100 | £5850 £6150 | - | Swansea | On campus Part-time |
