Journalism (Audio, Docs and Podcast) MA
University of the West of England
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Student Reviews
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Salary
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Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of literature in English 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 | £22000 | £20000 | £24500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £26500 | £17000 - £24000 | £20000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22685 | £20368 | £24203 |
25-75 percentile range | £19753 - £26218 | £15488 - £25125 | £18208 - £30488 |
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Course Description
Today’s fast-moving digital age has opened up enticing opportunities for journalists wanting to work in audio and radio.
Producers who can create high-quality podcasts, radio and audio documentaries are in high demand - and specialising in audio opens the door to building a sought-after set of skills.
Offered as a partnership with the BBC, the MA Journalism (Audio, Docs and Podcast) at UWE Bristol is for graduates with a passion for radio, journalism and audio documentary making.
Working with award-winning audio producers, you’ll develop your own radio documentaries and podcasts, as you build experience of audio collection techniques, sound and recording, working in a studio and using digital editing software.
UWE Bristol has a strong reputation in journalism, standing at ninth in the UK in the Guardian League Tables 2020.
Based at the arts-focused Bower Ashton studios, you’ll be immersed in audio and radio for the digital age, putting your skills into practice, and learning about the cultural industry and its supply chain.
You’ll explore areas such as commissioning, pitching and getting your documentaries to air, and have placement opportunities with some of Bristol's most innovative cultural organisations.
There’s also the chance to pitch your work to Radio 4 commissioners, and work on your own projects supported by industry mentors.
This master’s will put you in a strong position to build a versatile portfolio career. You could secure audio journalism work on a freelance or staff basis, in production companies and post-production facilities. Or work as a broadcast assistant, junior researcher, production assistant or studio manager.
Accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
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 Journalism (Audio, Docs and Podcast) MA at University of the West of England
25% | Information Technology Professionals |
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Natural and social science professionals |
15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Other Health Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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We are looking for highly motivated, creative students who are passionate about telling stories. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in an art or media related subject area or equivalent, or relevant professional experience.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview, where you will be expected to talk about your previous work (from audio, film, design, photography, writing, digital media, etc) and discuss the ideas you have for the stories you want to tell. Skype or telephone interviews will be arranged for international applicants.
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 the West of England in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of the West of England in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #46
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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About University of the West of England
The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a government funded research university situated in Bristol, with Frenchay Campus serving as its main campus in the civil parish of Winterbourne. The campus is 4 miles north of Bristol city centre, which takes around 20 minutes to reach via bus.
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Student composition of University of the West of England
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Total number of students enrolled at University of the West of England by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 23760
- postgraduates:
- 6410
- Total:
- 30170
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Journalism / Journalism (Sports) MA | University of Sunderland | - | - | - | £7000 | £15000 | - | Sunderland | On campus Part-time | |
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 | University of Lincoln | - | - | - | £9000 | £16300 | - | Lincoln | On campus 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 |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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)