International Journalism

Course Overview

The MA International Journalism at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is for students seeking to take their journalism experience to an advanced level and for students who have no background in journalism but are eager to supplement their academic knowledge with journalism skills. The course is open to people with degrees in other fields or with equivalent professional experience. It is offered as a one-year full-time degree or as a two-year part-time degree. International tuition fees are £23,875 per year, home/UK fees are £11,025 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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