Journalism courses

About MA International Journalism in Sheffield Hallam University

• Gain specialist skills and expertise in writing and reporting.
• Develop advanced understanding of the latest reporting trends and technologies.
• Attain the technical skills needed for journalism.
• Learn how to gather, organise, write and present information to a professional standard across platforms and to different audiences.

This course will equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills you need for a career in global journalism. You'll gain sought-after expertise in print, broadcast, magazine and online reporting, and also focus on photography and visualisation. While doing so, you'll consider the contemporary issues that are faced by the global media.

Work placements

This course is focused on the professional sphere, and modules are designed to give you relevant, real-world experience for your future career.

The course is delivered by a team of journalists with extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to practical journalism teaching. Our teaching team include journalists with both recent and current experience working for BBC News, BBC Radio 4, ITV regional news, Radio 5 Live, Yorkshire Post and Sheffield Star.

Our industry links enhance our ability to link you with excellent real-world opportunities. Work experience will take place at a relevant news or PR organisation, and will form the basis of your final module. This can take place in the UK or elsewhere — if you are an international student, you may be able to work in home country. The experience will help you to build up a portfolio of work to demonstrate your ability to potential employers, and to understand the day-to-day cycle of news and media.

Networking opportunities

In designing this programme of courses the course teams worked closely with the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the (PPA) Professional Publishers Association and have taken advice from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) to ensure a strong vocational focus on the core personal, practical and professional skills required for a career in journalism in countries around the world.

Networking opportunities

In designing this programme of courses the course teams worked closely with the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the (PPA) Professional Publishers Association and have taken advice from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) to ensure a strong vocational focus on the core personal, practical and professional skills required for a career in journalism in countries around the world.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• print journalism
• magazine journalism
• sports journalism
• online journalism
• broadcast journalism (TV and radio)
• public relations

Journalism is a broad term and you could pursue a very rewarding career in any of its many forms.

All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes,

• three year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 55 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course

English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.

Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)

We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)

IELTS for UKVI*      

• IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
• Listening: minimum level 5.5
• Speaking: minimum level 5.5
• Reading: minimum level 5.5
• Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL 

• Internet based    90
• Listening: minimum level 17
• Speaking: minimum level 20
• Reading: minimum level 18
• Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson    

• PTE 60
• Listening: minimum level 51
• Speaking: minimum level 51
• Reading: minimum level 51
• Writing: minimum level 51

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