MA in Magazine Journalism including Professional Placement

MA in Magazine Journalism including Professional Placement

Kingston University London

Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK
MA in Magazine Journalism including Professional Placement
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • This course will give students the best possible start on the road to success
  • It addresses subjects such as writing, sub-editing, production and design techniques, research skills and how to generate lively, interactive content for the web
  • Students have the chance this year to work on a similarly themed magazine with Lille, which is France’s best performing journalism school
  • Students will also have the opportunity to study feature writing, design, and production, fashion, sport or data journalism as well as the business of magazines
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees168357 INR
Hostel & Meals649088 INR
Text books60852 INR
Miscellaneous223124 INR
Total933064 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors60.0%
  • Applicants are normally 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 1000 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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