About MA Multimedia Journalism in Bournemouth University

The mix of broadcasting and online writing in this intensely practical course sharpens the defining elements of cutting-edge journalism. Using industry-standard facilities, you’ll take key roles on all of our media outlets.

Why study MA Multimedia Journalism at BU? 

• Develop your skills in news writing, TV production, radio production, digital production, photography and web content management
• Gain an in-depth understanding of media regulation, issues with press and broadcasting freedoms and approaches to the role of journalism and journalists, along with ethical dilemmas and professional codes of conduct
• Attend weekly seminars structured in a news day format where you’ll learn how to produce your own radio and TV bulletins and packages
• Produce a portfolio of eye-catching, strikingly original stories to present to potential employers
• Publish your work on The Breaker, the news and features site run by BU’s MA Journalism students
• Benefit from BU’s close industry links through a three-week work placement with a major news organisation.

Entry requirements

• A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject or equivalent.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 79 - 93 overall.
• PTE Academic: 58 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance

The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.