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The global media industry has undergone a period of rapid transformation in recent times, with a parallel growth in public desire for high quality journalism. Being a good journalist in this context requires a nose for a story but also the ability to rapidly manage and produce audio visual, print and social media content.A Journalism MA degree from UL will fully prepare you for life in a fast-paced digital newsroom. Bespoke MA in Journalism, News and MA in Journalism, Sport pathways ensure graduates have the basic skillsets required to do journalism, as well as specialised knowledge in their chosen field.Our experienced team of professional journalists and research active academics lead a suite of modules focusing on key knowledge areas such as:News writing and reportingInvestigative journalismVideo and radio journalismSports and feature writingPublic relations and communicationsEntrepreneurial journalism‘New’ media’ innovations including data journalism, MOJO, podcasting, web publishing and digital verificationMedia law and ethicsCritical media literacy/ analysis plus research methodsMAJ students here in UL can expect toLearn by doing: Our innovative and cutting edge TV and radio newsdays and newspaper production projects facilitate the creation of multi-platform content as part of module assessments, experiencing what it feels like working to real deadlines on real stories, while building a portfolio of workCritically engage: We help you to develop a critical awareness of the societal role of journalism and the broader institutional, organizational and political economic challenges facing the mediaEnhance employability: Our practical, innovative approach to teaching and assessments, as well as superb networking opportunities through our adjunct professors and visiting lecturers, help ensure you are ‘job-ready’ after graduationWe also guarantee a work placement opportunity for all students in one of our partner media organisations around the countryProspective students can choose a one-year full-time or a two-year part-time programme with a fixed timetable and blend of online and in-class module delivery. They can exit with a Graduate Diploma (complete taught modules only) or MA (taught modules plus supervised dissertation) qualifications.
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