MA in Journalism including Professional Placement

MA in Journalism including Professional Placement

Kingston University London

Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK
MA in Journalism including Professional Placement
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Journalism Masters degree at Kingston continues to offer students an excellent post-graduate education. It combines intellectual rigor with practical work
  • Students will enjoy hands-on experience working with audio and video, as well as learning the principles and practice of broadcast journalism through the optional module on the topic
  • Students will develop a range of professional and practical skills and knowledge that will equip them for a job in journalism, including news and feature writing, public affairs, online journalism, media law, and shorthand
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1683572 INR
Hostel & Meals649088 INR
Text books60852 INR
Miscellaneous223124 INR
Total933064 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors60.0%
  • Applicants are expected to have:
    • a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in an essay-writing subject, demonstrating high standards of literacy; and/or
    • evidence of substantial and demonstrable professional commitment to journalism
ExamsIELTS: 6.5
With 7.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other elements
PTE: 58
With no element below 58
Additional info
  • Copies of transcripts and certificates which confirm qualifications obtained and pending with the complete breakdown of all subjects studied and marks obtained. These should clearly show the qualification awarded and the final overall grade/mark. If they are not in English, copies translated into English by an authorized translator is required
  • A personal statement of at least 500 words which should outline your reasons for applying for the course
  • ELP requirement may be waived for applicants who have passed 12th English with a minimum of 70%
  • Two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference (eg a college/university tutor or course director). If the applicant left higher education several years ago, please request a reference from a professional who can comment on their suitability for the course they have applied for or alternatively, applicants can email their referees' details to SECAdmissions@kingston.ac.uk
  • Applicants are invited for interview by the course director or another senior member of the teaching team
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