MA Multimedia Journalism (Broadcast)

The Multimedia Journalism (Broadcast) MA course offered by the University of Westminster is a three-semester postgraduate degree designed to train aspiring journalists in the essential skills and knowledge required for today's multimedia, digital newsrooms. The course involves practical training in television, radio, and online journalism in addition to theory-based learning, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demanding media industry.Course Content: The curriculum of this course integrates practical skills training in television, radio and online journalism, with theoretical learning in media law, ethics, and public administration. The full-time programme runs from September to September over three semesters and is conducted primarily at the university's state-of-the-art media, arts, and design studios in Harrow Campus.Key Modules: The course comprises several key modules including Journalism Now, Visual Storytelling, Multimedia Journalism Project, Specialist Journalism: Politics, Digital Journalism, and one option module from a list that includes Travel Writing, Food and Drink Journalism, and Media Law and Ethics.Accreditations: The Multimedia Journalism (Broadcast) MA course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), indicating its relevance and alignment with industry standards and practices.Future Careers: Graduates from the course go on to successful careers in television and radio news, production, online journalism, media research, press office and PR, advertising and marketing, teaching, and further academic study. The course boasts an excellent track record of graduate employment in both traditional broadcasting and digital new media companies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.