PG Dip Broadcast Journalism

Postgraduate Diploma

PG Cert Broadcast Journalism

Postgraduate Certificate

​MA Broadcast Journalism

Master of Arts

Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, Master of Arts

PG Dip Broadcast Journalism, PG Cert Broadcast Journalism, ​MA Broadcast Journalism

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Core

If you choose the Final Project, you must choose two electives below. If you choose the Dissertation, you must choose one elective below. 

Elective

Compulsory

You must choose either the Final Project or the Dissertation

Final Project or  Dissertation

You must choose one of the following compulsory elective modules. You may choose to take a second compulsory elective instead of an elective. 

Compulsory Elective

Taught Modules

Programme Structure

The MA Broadcast Journalism is a flagship professional-practice master’s recognised nationally and internationally for producing outstanding graduates. Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), the course develops advanced skills in radio, television, and digital news production through a blend of studio-based training, field reporting, and real-world production projects. You&#39;ll join a diverse, collaborative cohort and benefit from our exceptional alumni network across the broadcast industry. 
Whether you&#39;re launching your career or building on existing experience, this programme supports both entry-level professionals and those seeking to deepen their industry expertise. Graduates overwhelmingly progress into employment across broadcast, digital, and multimedia journalism — equipped to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving media landscape.

The MA Broadcast Journalism programme is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) which requires students to complete at least 15 days in a workplace environment and participate in 15 news-days at City during the academic year. Your Programme Director or pathway leader will provide guidance on fulfilling these requirements. 

Analyse concepts related to the practices of broadcast journalism, and sports journalism (for those taking that specialism). 

Knowledge

Be creative, innovative, imaginative, and flexible in producing broadcast content.  

Values and attitudes

Source, construct, and disseminate broadcast content in various styles and modes across all media platforms, including radio, television, and digital.  

Skills

Exhibit integrity in your journalistic pursuits.  

Organise, synthesise, and evaluate information, ideas, arguments, and experiences related to broadcast journalism. 

Apply theories to broadcasting practices across various media platforms. 

Be a reflective practitioner within the field of broadcast journalism.  

Identify and employ appropriate research techniques and methods, particularly in interviewing, observation, and document analysis.  

Use initiative and take responsibility for your work.  

Reflect on your practice and professional development needs within the broadcast industry. 

Manage your time effectively through planning, organisation, and risk and resource management specific to broadcasting.  

Solve complex problems inherent in broadcast journalism (and sports journalism if taking that specialism). 

Make informed decisions in challenging broadcasting situations. 

Evaluate research techniques and methods applicable to broadcast journalism. 

Critically examine relevant cases and situations in depth within the broadcasting context. Critically examine relevant cases and situations in depth within the broadcasting context. 

Learn and work independently as well as collaboratively in teams.  

Demonstrate motivation and self-discipline in your approach to broadcast journalism.  

Express and practise a considered professionalism, recognising the roles of ethics, the law, and accountability in broadcasting.  

Assess unfamiliar problems and situations in the dynamic field of broadcast journalism.

SCCTBC98 - ​MA Broadcast Journalism

The MA Broadcast Journalism programme offers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills in radio, television, and digital news production. Focusing on practical learning, the programme includes innovative studio work, field reporting, and production projects, allowing students to experience the full spectrum of broadcast journalism. With a focus on multimedia production, students are taught by industry-leading professionals and gain access to an unrivalled network of alumni across the broadcast industry. The programme's distinctive approach combines traditional journalism education with contemporary practices, preparing students to thrive in diverse media environments. Students develop the ability to research, write, record, film, edit, and report across various platforms, fostering creativity, ethical awareness, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving media landscape. You will take a mixture or core, compulsory and elective modules.

The approach to learning reflects the integrated nature of the course. In practice-based elements, learning is based on introductory lectures, fieldwork, workshops, studio work and feedback and feed forward. In study-based modules, learning is arranged in lectures and seminars. Hybrid learning is used in the delivery of three modules (JOMXXX Career Development, JOM700 Journalism Ethics and JOM282 UK Media Law) and further details can be found in the relevant module specifications. There are individual and team-based oral and written assessments. Some assessments are completed in audio-visual formats. In addition, you will contribute to a concentrated production period and complete a final project

Curriculum Catalogue

MA Broadcast Journalism - MA

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