MA International Journalism

The MA International Journalism course presented by Swansea University is a distinctive, professionally-focused programme that combines core skills in print, broadcast, and online journalism with a thorough understanding of the current media landscape. The program is designed in consultation with senior journalists and features guest workshops, newsroom operation simulations, and media ethics education.Course Content: The course includes Innovative practical modules where students can create their own multimedia news website with partner students in the Netherlands and Norway. It also takes students through lessons on journalism in the era of fake news and media entrepreneurship where students will develop a business plan for a new media outlet. A dissertation/project initiates students in advanced research methods and enables them to research a topic of their choice, under the personal guidance of experienced researchers.Key Modules: The course includes the following compulsory modules: Journalism in Practice, Journalism and New Media, Media Law, Media Ethics and Scandal, Media, Technology and Culture. It also features a compulsory dissertation or a work placement module.Accreditations: Swansea University is accredited by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), providing enhanced credibility for those seeking roles in the PR industry. This is especially crucial as the course includes PR and Broadcast Journalism skills.Future Careers: The programme prepares students for a wide range of careers in journalism, media, and communications, including magazine feature writing, newspaper journalism, editing and research, web editing, multimedia and broadcasting, PR, and much more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.