Multimedia Journalism MA
University of Kent
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 145 graduates of Multimedia Journalism MA and other courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £34500 | £44500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £34000 | £26000 - £41000 | £32000 - £55500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24406 | £24662 | £30689 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21389 - £28940 | £19296 - £31978 | £22604 - £41672 |
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Course Description
Postgraduate programmes in journalism at Kent offer you the opportunity to research and learn in an environment that combines excellence in the practice of convergent, multimedia journalism with intellectual leadership in the history, ethics and future of the news industry. The MA programme teaches multimedia journalism to graduates who are determined to pursue a career in the news industry. You learn to report for newspapers, websites, radio and television in a live newsroom environment. Using state-of-the-art technology and working to real deadlines, you upload your work to the internet.
Your tutors are award-winning journalists with decades of front-line experience in national and international news. Every day starts with an editorial conference and the programme balances intense focus on journalism as practical reality with intense academic study and reflection.
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 Multimedia Journalism MA at University of Kent
| 30% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Health associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 0% | Therapy professionals |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
| 0% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Minimum 2.1 or equivalent in a relevant academic subject (eg, politics, history, English, international relations) and demonstrable interest in and aptitude for journalism. Suitably qualified applicants will be invited for interview and will be required to sit an entrance test. In certain circumstances, the Centre will consider candidates who have not followed a conventional education path. These cases are assessed individually by the Head of Centre and/or the Director of Learning and Teaching and the Director of Graduate Studies.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.
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 Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #30
- #201
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of University of Kent
About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
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Broadcast Journalism MA | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £4650 | £8400 | - | Nottingham | On campus Part-time |
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Journalism MA | Kingston University | - | - | - | £10900 | £17700 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-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)
