Comments about MA-PGDip Radio Journalism - At the institution - Nottingham - Nottinghamshire
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Objectives
The MA/PGDip Radio Journalism equips students for entry-level journalism in a radio news editorial team. A postgraduate/post-experience course, it gives students the opportunity to gain a highly-regarded vocational qualification through a practical and academic study. It also allows time for additional professional activity through a work placement. The course will appeal to high-calibre graduates and professionals who would like to develop their journalistic skills in a fast-paced news environment.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree and/or experience of journalism. Applicants whose first language is not English are expected to have IELTS level 8 or 650 TOEFL (280 TOEFL computer-based test). Selection is made initially from an application form, two references, and a written and voice-recorded journalism test. Short-listed candidates may also be asked to attend an informal interview. A telephone interview will be arranged with overseas students. All applicants will be invited to visit the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism at some time before or during the admissions process and before enrolment.
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Academic title
MA/PGDip Radio Journalism
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Course description
Course content
After an induction, students take the following core modules:
* Radio Journalism Skills
* Media Law
* Communication and Ethics
* Radio Journalism Production
* Online Journalism
* Public Administration
Assessment
Students on the MA course are assessed on the core modules, a dissertation and a journalism project on a topic chosen by the student. Additionally MA students are required to take a placement as part of the course. PGDip students study the core modules and must also successfully complete a placement in a professional environment. Applicants should be aware that each module involves a considerable amount of independent learning.
Resources and facilities
Students benefit from working with dedicated facilities at the former newsroom and studios of BBC East Midlands at York House in the centre of Nottingham, now the home of the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism.
Study routes
MA full-time: 12 months (including a placement)
MA part-time: 24 months (including a placement)
PGDip full-time: nine months
PGDip part-time: 21 months
The full-time Masters degree and diploma courses are likely to involve students attending the Centre for some part of each weekday (Monday to Friday) during standard teaching weeks of the term. Attendance patterns for part-time study should be confirmed by contacting the course administrator.
Special benefits
The course has been awarded accreditation from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC). Students have the opportunity to hear visiting speakers from key media organisations as part of their course of study.
Accreditation
This course was developed in consultation with a consortium of major industry employers which currently includes broadcasting representatives from the BBC, Carlton Television, 96 Trent FM, SAGA 106.6fm, Heart 106fm and Sky News as well as the regional newspaper, The Lincolnshire Echo.
Professional development
Students are encouraged to contribute journalism to media such as the BBC and the Nottingham Evening Post, as well as the university's Union of Students' newspaper, Platform. They may also become involved with the Centre's dedicated news website which broadcasts radio and television programming and publishes student journalism online.
