MA Journalism

The MA Journalism course offered by Liverpool John Moores University is a practical, hands on program designed to develop the necessary journalistic skills and knowledge for a successful career in the media industry. The course provides an essential understanding of journalism theory and practice and is heavily geared towards developing professional competence in journalism.Course Content: The course is structured around the acquisition of basic journalism skills such as research, writing, production, law, public affairs and ethics. It also embraces contemporary digital multi-platform journalism technologies and innovation. The lively teaching environment is enriched by input from visiting industry speakers, including former students. Strong emphasis is placed on developing professional practice throughout.Key Modules: These include: Journalism Skills, Converged Media Production, Reporting Public Affairs, MA Journalism Project and Reporting Public Affairs. Accreditations: This degree program is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and the Professional Publishers Association (PPA) and is also recognised by the Periodicals Training Council (PTC).Future Careers: This MA degree is designed for those who aspire to career progression or to switch career into journalism. Graduates may work in newspapers, magazines, television, radio, online journalism, PR, marketing and communications.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.