International Multimedia Journalism MA

Overview

Our International Multimedia and Journalism MA is for new graduates and experienced journalists. You don't need a media background to join this course.

This journalism master's provides an international context. It is suitable for students from across the globe.

You'll have the opportunity to learn alongside and collaborate with professional journalists. We work with a range of organisations to support high-quality journalism. Experts and innovators in journalism provide a series of challenging:

• guest lectures
• masterclasses
• workshops

You'll explore advances in journalism. You'll experiment and develop new ways to do journalism.

You can take part in projects to expand your knowledge and skills. Such projects include our Civic Journalism Lab collaboration with the BBC.

The course covers key areas which reflect the way journalists work today. However, journalism’s role in society, its methods, and careers are all constantly changing. This course is a ‘laboratory of inquiry’ that will prepare you to negotiate these changes through your career.

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What you'll learn

Through creative projects, you'll learn how to produce exciting journalism. Your journalism will communicate with and represent people regionally, nationally and globally.

In both digital-first and multiplatform contexts, you'll:

• produce and examine civic and socially minded journalism that affects real change
• consider ways to diversify and develop income
• learn to build digital brands and creative editorial strategies

In Semester 1, you focus on skills and understanding of media contexts. Through a series of creative projects, you learn how to gather, produce and disseminate journalism. You'll use text, visual and audio web-based technologies.

You'll also develop an analytical framework to support strategic decisions. This will ensure your work is legally and ethically sound.

Semester 2 focuses on creativity and individuality. You'll decide on the knowledge, topics and production skills you want to develop further. You consider how to:

• produce ‘self-branded’ journalistic content
• effectively analyse and communicate data
• produce digital features

In Semester 3, you'll complete the International Multimedia Journalism Final Project.

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Course content changes

Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

International Multimedia Journalism MA modules

Compulsory modules

• Multimedia Journalism 1: Newsgathering, Production and Dissemination
• Multimedia Journalism 2: Global Innovation
• Media Analysis
• International Media and Law (Semester1)
• International Multimedia Journalism Final Project

Optional modules

You take a further 20-credit optional module relating to practice from the following:

• Freelancing in Media and Communications
• Professional Subediting and Design
• Cultures of Data Visualization

You also take a further 20-credit optional module relating to theoretical understanding from the following:

• News & Journalism
• Power, Politics and Communication
• Representations: feminism, race and intersectionality

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

The one-year course is divided into three semesters. You'll have assignments to complete and submit during the intervening weeks.

We adopt a student-centred policy in learning and teaching. You'll complete a combination of compulsory and optional modules through:

• lectures
• seminars
• practical workshops

Depending on your module choice, you'll study three or four modules per semester. You'll work independently and collaboratively to:

• read widely
• take part in discussions
• develop topics for investigation with advice from tutors
• develop projects and presentations
• lead seminars

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Case study
• Design or creative project
• Essay
• Oral presentation
• Portfolio
• Report
• Reflective log
• Research proposal
• Written exercise

Additional assessment information

The International Multimedia Journalism Final Project develops advanced newsroom practice. You'll create a publicly facing journalistic brand. You'll produce video, audio and written content for print, web and social media. You'll learn how to re-purpose your journalism for different platforms.

Student support

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• groups
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• peers
• academics
• personal tutors
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your development

Professional skills

Whether your passion is hard news, politics, campaigning, the arts, fashion, sport - or you're still deciding – this programme will develop your:

• professional production skills
• critical understanding
• own journalistic voice

You'll learn how to research, newsgather and select the best technologies for the story at hand.

You'll work with senior journalists, who have significant experience in print and online, for titles such as:

• The Economist
• The Guardian
• The Financial Times
• The Times
• Wired
• Buzz-Feed

 

Your future

Careers

We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful multimedia journalist. You will also be exposed to a broad commercial and cultural awareness of the media and creative industries, both from academic staff and media practitioners.

Careers in public relations, journalism, media planning, broadcasting and advertising are the most popular choices for graduates. Our courses focus on the communication of information across a broad range of subjects from the highly practical to the theoretical, so you'll be beneficial to any organisation.

Some destinations for recent graduates in the media industry include:

• Alliance News
• Arabian Business
• BBC
• CNN
• DigiTimes Asia
• ITV Border
• Northern Echo
• VICE
• WIRED

As an MA International Multimedia Journalism student at Newcastle University, you'll develop a wide range of transferable skills. These range from presentation and research skills, to team-working and project management, which are highly sought after by employers.  

 

Further study

This International Multimedia Journalism MA provides a route into PhD level study. 

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Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

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Facilities

Throughout your master's in journalism, you'll have access to a range of specialist facilities available through Culture Lab. These include:

• cameras
• voice recorders
• audio and video-editing software
• a computer-editing suite with Adobe CS6
• mobile studio equipment and editing suites are in development

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2024 entry (per year)

Tuition fee increases

If your studies last longer than one year, your tuition fee may increase in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

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• matriculation
• registration
• tuition (or supervision)
• library access
• examination
• re-examination
• graduation

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• living costs
• tuition fees

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You can check this in the How to apply section.

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Our Business and Humanities Pre-Master's will prepare you for Master's study at Newcastle. If you're successful then you're guaranteed a place on this Master's course. 

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