Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A 2:1 degree, but we will consider mature students with relevant professional experience The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. - CV - Excellent writing and communication skills are essential - Good computing and word processing skills are desirable

More information	sheffield.ac.uk/..nt-journalism-ma-diploma

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Core modules

Researching News
Law for Journalists
Ethics and Regulation
Power and Society
Writing News
Advanced Print Journalism
Journalism Portfolio/Dissertation (MA students only; extends over summer period)

Print students will also learn Teeline shorthand.

Optional modules

A range including:
Global Journalism
Journalism, Globalisation and Development
Researching Social Media
Propaganda, Media and Conflict
News and Civil Society
Journalism, Politics and Public Debate
Journalism in Britain

Teaching

Lectures
Seminars
Group workshops
Individual and team assignments

Assessment

Essays
Exams

Practical journalism work – producing news stories, newspaper pages, web pages and portfolios