Journalism and New Media MA

Entry requirements

The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:

• A good Bachelors Honours degree (2:2 or above or equivalent - all subjects considered.
• For applicants for whom English is not their first language, there is a requirement of IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall or equivalent with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components. Please see the International Students tab within Entry Requirements for further information.

If you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, there are several alternative routes to follow - some based on experience. Contact the askBU Enquiry Service for more information.

Preferred subjects

• Applications are welcomed from graduates of a wide range of disciplines seeking to study issues and debates surrounding journalism and new media.
• The course is particularly aimed at students interested in pursuing research, whether in academia, industry, government or NGOs.
• The course is also aimed at current or future journalists who wish to updated their knowledge of the way the profession is evolving in the digital era.