Journalism - MA - Part time

This course offers an intensive, practice-focused multimedia programme, closely linked to industry. We combine traditional methods with new and developing technologies to train you as a multimedia journalist. You’ll learn a wide range of practical skills and leave equipped with reporting and production expertise for print, online, magazine, television and radio. You’ll also develop an understanding of social media and convergence issues.

Train to become a journalist with an intensive, practical course that combines traditional methods and modern technology. It meets the demands of an increasingly multimedia industry, so you'll learn how to research and create content across a range of channels including print, TV, radio and online. We train you to become an accomplished journalist who can make sense of fast moving situations and report a story accurately, with honesty and integrity. You'll learn through practical experience, both in our news rooms and on an industry placement, and we also support you in getting your work published and broadcast. You'll benefit from studying in a dynamic capital city that is home to many creative industries. You'll make use of Edinburgh as a political, economic and cultural centre to provide a rich source of stories and settings for your work. You will learn a wide range of practical skills in print, broadcast and online media by taking full advantage of our industry standard newsrooms and studios. You will also gain analytical and critical skills, as well as good writing, communication, team work and research skills. See the Screen Academy Scotland website for more information. View Full Screen

What's involved This course is normally studied part-time over two years. The structure is flexible and modules can be taken to suit the time available to the student. You'll learn through a variety of teaching methods including lectures, specialist workshops in our newsrooms and studios, and independent study. The course can also be studied full-time. You'll follow a recommended list of modules taken over two years. Variations of this schedule should be negotiated with the programme leader. Year 1 Print and Online Journalism Law Public Affairs OR Global Affairs Television and Radio Journalism Year 2 Multimedia News Production Journalism in Context Magazine Publishing Dissertation or Production Dissertation Note that shorthand classes are also available.

Requirements at a glance Entry to the course You will need a 2.1 in your first degree and be able to show a demonstrable interest in journalism, for example, with some relevant work placement experience.Fees Table Fees 2012/13 2013/14 Home/EUOverseasHome/EUOverseasStage 1£2,550£4,710£2,650£4,900Stage 2£2,550£4,710£2,650£4,900Stage 3£680£2,155£710£2,240Total Fee£5,780£11,575£6,010£12,040