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Master of Arts [M.A] [Journalism and Media Communications] From University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield, EnglandLocation

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Journalism and Media Communications)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

College Partner

Field of Study:

Arts,

Journalism,

Communication Studies,

Media Studies

£14,750/Yr

£14,750 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	£14750 (GBP 14750)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room	£8921 (GBP 8921)
Food	£2281 (GBP 2281)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	£19111 (GBP 19111)

Important Dates

Admission occurs on rolling basis, once the course is full intake will be closed for that semester

The University of Hertfordshire offers a MA in Journalism and Media Communications with a duration of 1 year.
The program is a course-based and delivered on-campus.
The program is available on a full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) basis.
This course is partnered with the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), giving access to networking and tailored speaker sessions, as well as accreditation upon graduation.
This Masters's course aims to prepare students in both practice and analysis of global journalism and media.
During the course students will explore the synergies between social media, PR, and journalism, focusing on current media practice and the technologies of convergence.
Some of the modules students will study are:
- Corporate Communication, PR and Advertising
- Media Production
- Research Methods 1: Critical and Theoretical Debates
- Research Methods 2: Advanced Research Skills
- Writing for Magazines
- Media Dissertation
- Work Placement
- Sports Journalism
- Advanced Media Research
Graduates have taken placements at organizations including the BBC and The Sunday Times.
Graduates have gone on work in a variety of media roles such as Press Officers, Social Media Analysts, and Journalists for organizations including BBC, Sharp, Subway, and Euromonitor.
The student-faculty ratio is 4:5.
According to payscale, the average salary goes up to 68,897 USD.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Bachelor's degree (honours) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university in Humanities or a Business subject.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed the undergraduate degree in Humanities or a Business subject from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

Test Scores: Official TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency exam test scores and other tests Score.
Certificate and Documents: ATAS Certificate (certain courses only) and also a copy of the passport photo page
Evidence: Immigration History Evidence (inc. any visa refusals, previous Tier 4 visa held, etc)
Transcripts: Academic Transcripts and Certificates (Front & Back)
References:
- For applicants for undergraduate programs, students must provide one signed academic reference on headed paper.
- For applicants for postgraduate programs, students must provide two signed academic references on the headed paper.
Personal Statement: When considering what to include, think about the following.
- The reason for applying for the course
- The reason for applying to the University of Hertfordshire
- The reasons for applying to a UK university
- The career aspirations and how the course fits in with this
Certificate: ATAS Certificate (certain courses only)