Computational and Data Journalism (MSc)

Cardiff University

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
Computational and Data Journalism (MSc)
Duration1 Year
LevelMasters Program
  • The MSc in Computational and Data Journalism is a cutting-edge program based at one of the UK’s leading Journalism Schools. It is jointly delivered by the School of Journalism, Media and Culture and the School of Computer Science and Informatics
  • This program provides the perfect vantage point from which to succeed in digital journalism and allows the students to develop skills in both data journalism and newsroom development. No previous knowledge of computing is necessary and the program is open to graduates from any discipline
  • This MSc is ideal for recent graduates looking for specialist skills in digital journalism and coding that are proven to be in demand by leading organizations
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2226169 INR
Hostel & Meals589047 INR
Insurance30426 INR
Transportation25862 INR
Books & Supplies39554 INR
Personal Expenses237221 INR
Total922110 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors50.0%
  • Applicants will normally be expected to hold a UK higher education degree of lower second class Honours or above, or a qualification recognized by the University as equivalent. 
  • This requirement may be waived for students with appropriate alternative qualifications.
ExamsIELTS: 7
  • Applicants whose first language is not English must obtain an IELTS score of at least 7.0 (with a minimum subscore of 6.0 in each component), or an equivalent English language qualification.
  • However, applicants with an IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum subscore of 6.0 in each component) will be considered provided they undertake and successfully complete the University’s ten-week pre-sessional English course. 

PTE: 70
  • With a minimum of 54 in all communicative skills

Additional info
  • ELP can be waived off if the student has scored 70% in English in 12th standard and if the student is passed out from Indian Standard XII Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education the score in English will be 140 out of 200
  • Work experience within the media or creative industries would be beneficial
  • The requirement of ELP may be waived if the applicant can furnish sufficient evidence that they are suitably proficient in the use of English.
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